RCG Forest vs Weaver Xtreme
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Weaver Xtreme leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #302, ahead of RCG Forest at #3,312. Over the last 7 days Weaver Xtreme slipped 12 places and RCG Forest slipped 4 places. Weaver Xtreme has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 9K+ active installs against 1K+ for RCG Forest. Downloads this week: Weaver Xtreme 101 and RCG Forest 45. Ratings: RCG Forest 4.3★ from 4 and Weaver Xtreme 4.5★ from 36 reviews.
| Metric | RCG Forest | Weaver Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,312 ▼ 4 | #302 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 45 | 101 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (4) | 4.5★ (36) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 12, 2026 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Current version | 4.3.0 | 6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #3,248 | #288 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2009 | Jan 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, RCG Forest or Weaver Xtreme?
By active installs, Weaver Xtreme: 9K+ sites run it against 1K+ for RCG Forest, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, RCG Forest or Weaver Xtreme?
Weaver Xtreme, at #302 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with RCG Forest at #3,312. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is RCG Forest a block theme or a classic theme? And Weaver Xtreme?
RCG Forest is a classic theme, Weaver Xtreme 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.