Abiz vs SpiceMag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Abiz leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #569, ahead of SpiceMag at #7,476. Over the last 7 days Abiz slipped 17 places and SpiceMag climbed 20 places. Abiz has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 600+ active installs against 40+ for SpiceMag. Downloads this week: Abiz 218 and SpiceMag 10. Ratings: Abiz 5★ from 1 and SpiceMag 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Abiz | SpiceMag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #569 ▼ 17 | #7,476 ▲ 20 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 218 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.56 | 11.9 |
| Best rank on record | #488 | #6,655 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2025 | May 2022 |
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, Abiz or SpiceMag?
By active installs, Abiz: 600+ sites run it against 40+ for SpiceMag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Abiz or SpiceMag?
Abiz, at #569 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SpiceMag at #7,476. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Abiz a block theme or a classic theme? And SpiceMag?
Abiz is a classic theme, SpiceMag 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.