WordPress theme comparison
PopularFX vs SimpleWrite
At a glance
- PopularFX has more active installs: 100K+, against 30+ for SimpleWrite.
- On a typical day, PopularFX is downloaded about 168 times, SimpleWrite about 2.
- SimpleWrite has no reviews yet.
- SimpleWrite was updated more recently: Jul 18, 2026, against Aug 13, 2025 for PopularFX.
- PopularFX has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for SimpleWrite.
Line by line
PopularFX leads on 3 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PopularFX |  SimpleWrite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20 | #3,940 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.4K | 53 |
| Rating | 4.6(115) | No ratings |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 | 7.4 |
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