Responsive vs Responsive Brix
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Responsive leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #154, ahead of Responsive Brix at #4,707. Over the last 7 days Responsive slipped 4 places and Responsive Brix climbed 30 places. Responsive has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 10K+ active installs against 300+ for Responsive Brix. Downloads this week: Responsive 8,953 and Responsive Brix 22. Ratings: Responsive 4.7★ from 559 and Responsive Brix 4.8★ from 44 reviews.
| Metric | Responsive | Responsive Brix |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #154 ▼ 4 | #4,707 ▲ 30 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8,953 | 22 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (559) | 4.8★ (44) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.4.9 | 4.12.2 |
| Best rank on record | #148 | #4,707 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2012 | Jun 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, Responsive or Responsive Brix?
By active installs, Responsive: 10K+ sites run it against 300+ for Responsive Brix, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Responsive or Responsive Brix?
Responsive, at #154 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Responsive Brix at #4,707. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Responsive a block theme or a classic theme? And Responsive Brix?
Responsive is a classic theme, Responsive Brix 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.