Specia vs True Check Verification
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Specia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,064, ahead of True Check Verification at #5,852. Over the last 7 days Specia climbed 9 places and True Check Verification climbed 124 places. Specia has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 2K+ active installs against 10+ for True Check Verification. Downloads this week: Specia 513 and True Check Verification 10.
| Metric | Specia | True Check Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,064 ▲ 9 | #5,852 ▲ 124 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 513 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (86) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 23.0 | 0.1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,064 | #5,178 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Mar 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, Specia or True Check Verification?
By active installs, Specia: 2K+ sites run it against 10+ for True Check Verification, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Specia or True Check Verification?
Specia, at #1,064 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with True Check Verification at #5,852. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Specia a block theme or a classic theme? And True Check Verification?
Specia is a classic theme, True Check Verification 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.