Pen vs Techbit
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 #741, ahead of Techbit at #7,741. Over the last 7 days Pen slipped 8 places and Techbit slipped 10 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Techbit. Downloads this week: Pen 63 and Techbit 7. Ratings: Pen 5★ from 49 and Techbit 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Pen | Techbit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #741 ▼ 8 | #7,741 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 63 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (49) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 3, 2025 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.8 | 3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #713 | #7,450 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2019 | Mar 2021 |
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 Techbit?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Techbit, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pen or Techbit?
Pen, at #741 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Techbit at #7,741. 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 Techbit?
Pen is a classic theme, Techbit 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.