WordPress theme comparison
Expert Author vs Phlox
At a glance
- Phlox has more active installs: 30K+, against 70+ for Expert Author.
- On a typical day, Phlox is downloaded about 106 times, Expert Author about 2.
- Expert Author has no reviews yet.
- Expert Author was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against Aug 1, 2026 for Phlox.
- Phlox has been around longer: since 2017, against 2024 for Expert Author.
Line by line
Phlox leads on 3 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Expert Author |  Phlox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,409 | #60 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 130 | 3.8K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(867) |
| Last release | 24 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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