Abhavana vs Gradiant
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gradiant leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #617, ahead of Abhavana at #2,555. Over the last 7 days Gradiant slipped 4 places and Abhavana slipped 10 places. Gradiant has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Abhavana. Downloads this week: Gradiant 419 and Abhavana 8.
| Metric | Abhavana | Gradiant |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,555 ▼ 10 | #617 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 419 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (35) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 19, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 23.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,500 | #604 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Jan 2022 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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, Abhavana or Gradiant?
By active installs, Gradiant: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Abhavana, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Abhavana or Gradiant?
Gradiant, at #617 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Abhavana at #2,555. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Abhavana a block theme or a classic theme? And Gradiant?
Abhavana is a classic theme, Gradiant 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.