TruthMag vs Type
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Type leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,540, ahead of TruthMag at #5,114. Over the last 7 days Type slipped 15 places and TruthMag slipped 192 places. Type has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for TruthMag. Downloads this week: Type 47 and TruthMag 30.
| Metric | TruthMag | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,114 ▼ 192 | #1,540 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 30 | 47 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (7) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 1.1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #4,272 | #1,491 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2025 | Oct 2017 |
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, TruthMag or Type?
By active installs, Type: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for TruthMag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, TruthMag or Type?
Type, at #1,540 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with TruthMag at #5,114. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is TruthMag a block theme or a classic theme? And Type?
TruthMag is a classic theme, Type 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.