Recruitment vs Ryan
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Recruitment leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,443, ahead of Ryan at #4,426. Over the last 7 days Recruitment slipped 6 places and Ryan climbed 4 places. Ryan has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Recruitment. Downloads this week: Ryan 37 and Recruitment 8.
| Metric | Recruitment | Ryan |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,443 ▼ 6 | #4,426 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 37 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 10, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.8.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,185 | #4,301 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Oct 2016 |
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, Recruitment or Ryan?
By active installs, Ryan: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Recruitment, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Recruitment or Ryan?
Recruitment, at #1,443 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ryan at #4,426. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Recruitment a block theme or a classic theme? And Ryan?
Recruitment is a classic theme, Ryan 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.