Viral Mag vs Yule
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Viral Mag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,038, ahead of Yule at #8,537. Over the last 7 days Viral Mag climbed 20 places and Yule slipped 9 places. Viral Mag has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 1K+ active installs against 10+ for Yule. Downloads this week: Viral Mag 17 and Yule 7. Ratings: Viral Mag 5★ from 4 and Yule 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Viral Mag | Yule |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,038 ▲ 20 | #8,537 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 16, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.0 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,038 | #8,211 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2021 | Dec 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, Viral Mag or Yule?
By active installs, Viral Mag: 1K+ sites run it against 10+ for Yule, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Viral Mag or Yule?
Viral Mag, at #1,038 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Yule at #8,537. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Viral Mag a block theme or a classic theme? And Yule?
Viral Mag is a classic theme, Yule 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.