Adwa vs Barbel
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 #1,468, ahead of Barbel at #5,163. Over the last 7 days Adwa slipped 134 places and Barbel slipped 35 places. Barbel has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 70+ active installs against 30+ for Adwa. Downloads this week: Adwa 15 and Barbel 12.
| Metric | Adwa | Barbel |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,468 ▼ 134 | #5,163 ▼ 35 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| 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 | #4,769 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Mar 2024 |
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 Barbel?
By active installs, Barbel: 70+ sites run it against 30+ for Adwa, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Adwa or Barbel?
Adwa, at #1,468 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Barbel at #5,163. 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 Barbel?
Adwa is a block theme, Barbel 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.