Rock Band vs Sociable
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 #1,828, ahead of Sociable at #8,298. Over the last 7 days Rock Band climbed 3 places and Sociable slipped 26 places. Rock Band has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 1K+ active installs against 20+ for Sociable. Downloads this week: Rock Band 17 and Sociable 8.
| Metric | Rock Band | Sociable |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,828 ▲ 3 | #8,298 ▼ 26 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.5 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,814 | #7,981 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2018 | Feb 2021 |
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, Rock Band or Sociable?
By active installs, Rock Band: 1K+ sites run it against 20+ for Sociable, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Rock Band or Sociable?
Rock Band, at #1,828 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sociable at #8,298. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Rock Band a block theme or a classic theme? And Sociable?
Rock Band is a classic theme, Sociable 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.