Perfect Portfolio vs Square
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Square leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #947, ahead of Perfect Portfolio at #1,133. Over the last 7 days Square climbed 7 places and Perfect Portfolio climbed 1 place. Square has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Perfect Portfolio. Downloads this week: Perfect Portfolio 142 and Square 27. Ratings: Perfect Portfolio 4.9★ from 28 and Square 4.6★ from 39 reviews.
| Metric | Perfect Portfolio | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,133 ▲ 1 | #947 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 142 | 27 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (28) | 4.6★ (39) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.6 | 2.0.68 |
| Best rank on record | #1,132 | #947 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2018 | Feb 2016 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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, Perfect Portfolio or Square?
By active installs, Square: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Perfect Portfolio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Perfect Portfolio or Square?
Square, at #947 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Perfect Portfolio at #1,133. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Perfect Portfolio a block theme or a classic theme? And Square?
Perfect Portfolio is a classic theme, Square 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.