Press Release vs PressMono
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Press Release leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #875, ahead of PressMono at #1,726. Over the last 7 days Press Release slipped 124 places and PressMono climbed 306 places. PressMono has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for Press Release. Downloads this week: PressMono 9 and Press Release 8.
| Metric | Press Release | PressMono |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #875 ▼ 124 | #1,726 ▲ 306 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #233 | #1,726 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Dec 2025 |
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, Press Release or PressMono?
By active installs, PressMono: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for Press Release, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Press Release or PressMono?
Press Release, at #875 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with PressMono at #1,726. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Press Release a block theme or a classic theme? And PressMono?
Press Release is a block theme, PressMono is a block 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.