AI Enterprise vs Sterling FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
AI Enterprise leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,158, ahead of Sterling FSE at #3,620. Over the last 7 days AI Enterprise slipped 36 places and Sterling FSE climbed 12 places. Sterling FSE has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 80+ for AI Enterprise. Downloads this week: AI Enterprise 16 and Sterling FSE 7.
| Metric | AI Enterprise | Sterling FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,158 ▼ 36 | #3,620 ▲ 12 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #201 | #2,837 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Feb 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, AI Enterprise or Sterling FSE?
By active installs, Sterling FSE: 100+ sites run it against 80+ for AI Enterprise, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AI Enterprise or Sterling FSE?
AI Enterprise, at #1,158 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sterling FSE at #3,620. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is AI Enterprise a block theme or a classic theme? And Sterling FSE?
AI Enterprise is a block theme, Sterling FSE 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.