Press Release vs Pulitzer
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 #931, ahead of Pulitzer at #1,161. Over the last 7 days Press Release slipped 75 places and Pulitzer climbed 1 place. Pulitzer has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 500+ active installs against 40+ for Press Release. Downloads this week: Pulitzer 25 and Press Release 9.
| Metric | Press Release | Pulitzer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #931 ▼ 75 | #1,161 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 25 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #233 | #1,119 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | May 2024 |
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 Pulitzer?
By active installs, Pulitzer: 500+ sites run it against 40+ for Press Release, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Press Release or Pulitzer?
Press Release, at #931 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pulitzer at #1,161. 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 Pulitzer?
Press Release is a block theme, Pulitzer 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.