SpicePress vs SuperMag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SpicePress leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #669, ahead of SuperMag at #1,198. Over the last 7 days SpicePress climbed 10 places and SuperMag slipped 3 places. SpicePress has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 3K+ active installs against 2K+ for SuperMag. Downloads this week: SpicePress 176 and SuperMag 65. Ratings: SpicePress 4.8★ from 48 and SuperMag 4.9★ from 142 reviews.
| Metric | SpicePress | SuperMag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #669 ▲ 10 | #1,198 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 176 | 65 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (48) | 4.9★ (142) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.8.3 | 4.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #669 | #1,186 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Feb 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, SpicePress or SuperMag?
By active installs, SpicePress: 3K+ sites run it against 2K+ for SuperMag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, SpicePress or SuperMag?
SpicePress, at #669 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SuperMag at #1,198. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is SpicePress a block theme or a classic theme? And SuperMag?
SpicePress is a classic theme, SuperMag 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.