Preschool and Kindergarten vs Publisho
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Preschool and Kindergarten leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,764, ahead of Publisho at #4,532. Over the last 7 days Preschool and Kindergarten climbed 17 places and Publisho climbed 10 places. Preschool and Kindergarten has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 300+ for Publisho. Downloads this week: Preschool and Kindergarten 86 and Publisho 9. Ratings: Preschool and Kindergarten 5★ from 13 and Publisho 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Preschool and Kindergarten | Publisho |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,764 ▲ 17 | #4,532 ▲ 10 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 86 | 9 |
| Rating | 5★ (13) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2026 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2.7 | 2.01 |
| Best rank on record | #1,764 | #4,365 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Jun 2017 |
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, Preschool and Kindergarten or Publisho?
By active installs, Preschool and Kindergarten: 1K+ sites run it against 300+ for Publisho, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Preschool and Kindergarten or Publisho?
Preschool and Kindergarten, at #1,764 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Publisho at #4,532. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Preschool and Kindergarten a block theme or a classic theme? And Publisho?
Preschool and Kindergarten is a classic theme, Publisho 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.