Polestar vs Rambo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Polestar leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,639, ahead of Rambo at #4,161. Over the last 7 days Polestar held its place and Rambo slipped 20 places. Polestar has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1K+ active installs against 500+ for Rambo. Downloads this week: Polestar 113 and Rambo 56. Ratings: Polestar 5★ from 7 and Rambo 4.5★ from 60 reviews.
| Metric | Polestar | Rambo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,639 ▬ | #4,161 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 113 | 56 |
| Rating | 5★ (7) | 4.5★ (60) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.11.0 | 3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,629 | #4,103 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2017 | Feb 2014 |
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, Polestar or Rambo?
By active installs, Polestar: 1K+ sites run it against 500+ for Rambo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Polestar or Rambo?
Polestar, at #1,639 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rambo at #4,161. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Polestar a block theme or a classic theme? And Rambo?
Polestar is a classic theme, Rambo 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.