Adwa vs Albacore
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Adwa leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,379, ahead of Albacore at #7,933. Over the last 7 days Adwa slipped 199 places and Albacore slipped 14 places. Adwa has the largest install base: 30+ active installs against 30+ for Albacore. Downloads this week: Adwa 15 and Albacore 7.
| Metric | Adwa | Albacore |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,379 ▼ 199 | #7,933 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #357 | #7,614 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Oct 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, Adwa or Albacore?
By active installs, Adwa: 30+ sites run it against 30+ for Albacore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Adwa or Albacore?
Adwa, at #1,379 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Albacore at #7,933. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Adwa a block theme or a classic theme? And Albacore?
Adwa is a block theme, Albacore is a block 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.