PressBook vs Vivex
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PressBook leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #559, ahead of Vivex at #8,402. Over the last 7 days PressBook climbed 10 places and Vivex slipped 6 places. PressBook has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Vivex. Downloads this week: PressBook 1,714 and Vivex 7.
| Metric | PressBook | Vivex |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #559 ▲ 10 | #8,402 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,714 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3.0 | 2.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #548 | #8,086 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | Apr 2015 |
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, PressBook or Vivex?
By active installs, PressBook: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Vivex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, PressBook or Vivex?
PressBook, at #559 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Vivex at #8,402. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is PressBook a block theme or a classic theme? And Vivex?
PressBook is a classic theme, Vivex 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.