Vayu X vs Vortexis
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Vayu X leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,674, ahead of Vortexis at #5,028. Over the last 7 days Vayu X slipped 93 places and Vortexis slipped 78 places. Vayu X has the largest install base, roughly 1.8× the next: 70+ active installs against 40+ for Vortexis. Downloads this week: Vayu X 12 and Vortexis 9.
| Metric | Vayu X | Vortexis |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,674 ▼ 93 | #5,028 ▼ 78 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #420 | #4,182 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Apr 2025 |
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, Vayu X or Vortexis?
By active installs, Vayu X: 70+ sites run it against 40+ for Vortexis, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Vayu X or Vortexis?
Vayu X, at #1,674 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Vortexis at #5,028. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Vayu X a block theme or a classic theme? And Vortexis?
Vayu X is a block theme, Vortexis is a block 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.