Posterity Sanitize vs WPWriter
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
WPWriter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,008, ahead of Posterity Sanitize at #7,354. Over the last 7 days WPWriter slipped 48 places and Posterity Sanitize climbed 17 places. WPWriter has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 100+ active installs against 60+ for Posterity Sanitize. Downloads this week: WPWriter 36 and Posterity Sanitize 14.
| Metric | Posterity Sanitize | WPWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,354 ▲ 17 | #1,008 ▼ 48 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 36 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3 | 3.5.6 |
| Best rank on record | #6,857 | #706 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2021 | Apr 2026 |
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, Posterity Sanitize or WPWriter?
By active installs, WPWriter: 100+ sites run it against 60+ for Posterity Sanitize, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Posterity Sanitize or WPWriter?
WPWriter, at #1,008 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Posterity Sanitize at #7,354. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Posterity Sanitize a block theme or a classic theme? And WPWriter?
Posterity Sanitize is a classic theme, WPWriter 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.