Ace News vs Brise
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ace News leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #778, ahead of Brise at #8,629. Over the last 7 days Ace News climbed 17 places and Brise slipped 21 places. Ace News has the largest install base, roughly 90× the next: 900+ active installs against 10+ for Brise. Downloads this week: Ace News 21 and Brise 15.
| Metric | Ace News | Brise |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #778 ▲ 17 | #8,629 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 15 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #693 | #1,309 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Sep 2026 |
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, Ace News or Brise?
By active installs, Ace News: 900+ sites run it against 10+ for Brise, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ace News or Brise?
Ace News, at #778 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Brise at #8,629. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ace News a block theme or a classic theme? And Brise?
Ace News is a classic theme, Brise 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.