WordPress theme comparison
OceanWP vs Viral Express
At a glance
- OceanWP has more active installs: 400K+, against 60+ for Viral Express.
- On a typical day, OceanWP is downloaded about 2,575 times, Viral Express about 1.
- Viral Express has no reviews yet.
- Viral Express was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for OceanWP.
- OceanWP has been around longer: since 2017, against 2025 for Viral Express.
Line by line
OceanWP leads on 3 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  OceanWP |  Viral Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9 | #4,474 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 119.6K | 40 |
| Rating | 4.9(5.7K) | No ratings |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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