PopularFX vs Tempera
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PopularFX leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #20, ahead of Tempera at #370. Over the last 7 days PopularFX held its place and Tempera climbed 6 places. PopularFX has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 100K+ active installs against 8K+ for Tempera. Downloads this week: PopularFX 988 and Tempera 86. Ratings: PopularFX 4.6★ from 115 and Tempera 4.6★ from 95 reviews.
| Metric | PopularFX | Tempera |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #20 ▬ | #370 ▲ 6 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 988 | 86 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (115) | 4.6★ (95) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.7 | 1.8.4 |
| Best rank on record | #18 | #348 |
| Days in the top 50 | 755 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Dec 2013 |
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, PopularFX or Tempera?
By active installs, PopularFX: 100K+ sites run it against 8K+ for Tempera, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, PopularFX or Tempera?
PopularFX, at #20 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Tempera at #370. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is PopularFX a block theme or a classic theme? And Tempera?
PopularFX is a classic theme, Tempera 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.