Phlox vs Posterity
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Phlox leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #56, ahead of Posterity at #673. Over the last 7 days Phlox climbed 2 places and Posterity climbed 2 places. Phlox has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 30K+ active installs against 2K+ for Posterity. Downloads this week: Phlox 761 and Posterity 345. Ratings: Phlox 4.8★ from 867 and Posterity 4.9★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Phlox | Posterity |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #56 ▲ 2 | #673 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 761 | 345 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (867) | 4.9★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 1, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.17.22 | 4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #48 | #659 |
| Days in the top 50 | 28 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2017 | Dec 2020 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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, Phlox or Posterity?
By active installs, Phlox: 30K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Posterity, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Phlox or Posterity?
Phlox, at #56 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Posterity at #673. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Phlox a block theme or a classic theme? And Posterity?
Phlox is a classic theme, Posterity 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.