Aero FSE vs WorkFolio
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Aero FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,318, ahead of WorkFolio at #5,284. Over the last 7 days Aero FSE climbed 7 places and WorkFolio slipped 5 places. Aero FSE has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for WorkFolio. Downloads this week: Aero FSE 9 and WorkFolio 8.
| Metric | Aero FSE | WorkFolio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,318 ▲ 7 | #5,284 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,298 | #4,871 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Dec 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, Aero FSE or WorkFolio?
By active installs, Aero FSE: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for WorkFolio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aero FSE or WorkFolio?
Aero FSE, at #1,318 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with WorkFolio at #5,284. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aero FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And WorkFolio?
Aero FSE is a block theme, WorkFolio 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.