Pulse Folio vs School Classroom
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pulse Folio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #607, ahead of School Classroom at #1,194. Over the last 7 days Pulse Folio slipped 6 places and School Classroom climbed 5 places. Pulse Folio has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for School Classroom. Downloads this week: School Classroom 56 and Pulse Folio 14.
| Metric | Pulse Folio | School Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #607 ▼ 6 | #1,194 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 56 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #213 | #928 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Jun 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, Pulse Folio or School Classroom?
By active installs, Pulse Folio: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for School Classroom, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pulse Folio or School Classroom?
Pulse Folio, at #607 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with School Classroom at #1,194. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pulse Folio a block theme or a classic theme? And School Classroom?
Pulse Folio is a block theme, School Classroom 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.