Pen vs Software Elementor
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #746, ahead of Software Elementor at #4,022. Over the last 7 days Pen slipped 11 places and Software Elementor slipped 74 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Software Elementor. Downloads this week: Pen 54 and Software Elementor 16.
| Metric | Pen | Software Elementor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #746 ▼ 11 | #4,022 ▼ 74 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 54 | 16 |
| Rating | 5★ (49) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 3, 2025 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.8 | 1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #713 | #3,761 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2019 | May 2024 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Pen or Software Elementor?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Software Elementor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pen or Software Elementor?
Pen, at #746 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Software Elementor at #4,022. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pen a block theme or a classic theme? And Software Elementor?
Pen is a classic theme, Software Elementor is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.