Rise Magazine vs Rock Band
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Rock Band leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,809, ahead of Rise Magazine at #5,807. Over the last 7 days Rock Band climbed 20 places and Rise Magazine slipped 19 places. Rock Band has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 1K+ active installs against 80+ for Rise Magazine. Downloads this week: Rock Band 51 and Rise Magazine 8.
| Metric | Rise Magazine | Rock Band |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,807 ▼ 19 | #1,809 ▲ 20 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 51 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 18, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 2.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #5,332 | #1,809 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2022 | Aug 2018 |
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, Rise Magazine or Rock Band?
By active installs, Rock Band: 1K+ sites run it against 80+ for Rise Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Rise Magazine or Rock Band?
Rock Band, at #1,809 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rise Magazine at #5,807. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Rise Magazine a block theme or a classic theme? And Rock Band?
Rise Magazine is a classic theme, Rock Band 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.