WordPress theme comparison
PopularFX vs Simon WP Framework
At a glance
- PopularFX has more active installs: 100K+, against 50+ for Simon WP Framework.
- On a typical day, PopularFX is downloaded about 159 times, Simon WP Framework about 0.
- Simon WP Framework is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 115 reviews.
- PopularFX was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2025, against Mar 31, 2014 for Simon WP Framework.
- Simon WP Framework has been around longer: since 2009, against 2020 for PopularFX.
Line by line
PopularFX leads on 3 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PopularFX |  Simon WP Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20 | – |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.5K | 2 |
| Rating | 4.6(115) | 5.0(1) |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 | – |
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