Prakata vs Zita
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zita leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,476, ahead of Prakata at #2,609. Over the last 7 days Zita climbed 1 place and Prakata slipped 54 places. Zita has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 1K+ active installs against 10+ for Prakata. Downloads this week: Zita 118 and Prakata 15.
| Metric | Prakata | Zita |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,609 ▼ 54 | #1,476 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 118 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.7.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,142 | #1,468 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Dec 2018 |
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, Prakata or Zita?
By active installs, Zita: 1K+ sites run it against 10+ for Prakata, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Prakata or Zita?
Zita, at #1,476 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prakata at #2,609. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Prakata a block theme or a classic theme? And Zita?
Prakata is a classic theme, Zita 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.