Rosea vs StoryPress
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
StoryPress leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,282, ahead of Rosea at #3,376. Over the last 7 days StoryPress slipped 98 places and Rosea slipped 54 places. StoryPress has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 40+ active installs against 30+ for Rosea. Downloads this week: StoryPress 17 and Rosea 8.
| Metric | Rosea | StoryPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,376 ▼ 54 | #1,282 ▼ 98 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 12, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,266 | #541 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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, Rosea or StoryPress?
By active installs, StoryPress: 40+ sites run it against 30+ for Rosea, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Rosea or StoryPress?
StoryPress, at #1,282 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rosea at #3,376. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Rosea a block theme or a classic theme? And StoryPress?
Rosea is a classic theme, StoryPress 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.