Welding for Elementor vs WPWriter
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
WPWriter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,017, ahead of Welding for Elementor at #1,538. Over the last 7 days WPWriter slipped 86 places and Welding for Elementor slipped 108 places. WPWriter has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for Welding for Elementor. Downloads this week: Welding for Elementor 41 and WPWriter 30.
| Metric | Welding for Elementor | WPWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,538 ▼ 108 | #1,017 ▼ 86 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 41 | 30 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 3.5.6 |
| Best rank on record | #696 | #706 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Apr 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, Welding for Elementor or WPWriter?
By active installs, WPWriter: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for Welding for Elementor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Welding for Elementor or WPWriter?
WPWriter, at #1,017 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Welding for Elementor at #1,538. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Welding for Elementor a block theme or a classic theme? And WPWriter?
Welding for Elementor is a classic theme, WPWriter 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.