Pen vs Woodworking Workshop
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 #740, ahead of Woodworking Workshop at #6,707. Over the last 7 days Pen slipped 5 places and Woodworking Workshop climbed 45 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 67× the next: 2K+ active installs against 30+ for Woodworking Workshop. Downloads this week: Woodworking Workshop 90 and Pen 55.
| Metric | Pen | Woodworking Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #740 ▼ 5 | #6,707 ▲ 45 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 55 | 90 |
| Rating | 5★ (49) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 3, 2025 | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.8 | 8.6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #713 | #6,264 |
| 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 Woodworking Workshop?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 30+ for Woodworking Workshop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pen or Woodworking Workshop?
Pen, at #740 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Woodworking Workshop at #6,707. 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 Woodworking Workshop?
Pen is a classic theme, Woodworking Workshop 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.