Simple and Clean vs Xmag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Xmag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,718, ahead of Simple and Clean at #8,247. Over the last 7 days Xmag climbed 2 places and Simple and Clean slipped 13 places. Xmag has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 1K+ active installs against 60+ for Simple and Clean. Downloads this week: Xmag 44 and Simple and Clean 7. Ratings: Simple and Clean 5★ from 1 and Xmag 4.4★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Simple and Clean | Xmag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,247 ▼ 13 | #1,718 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 44 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.4★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.9 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #7,903 | #1,702 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2013 | Dec 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, Simple and Clean or Xmag?
By active installs, Xmag: 1K+ sites run it against 60+ for Simple and Clean, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Simple and Clean or Xmag?
Xmag, at #1,718 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simple and Clean at #8,247. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Simple and Clean a block theme or a classic theme? And Xmag?
Simple and Clean is a classic theme, Xmag 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.