Aperitto vs Graphene
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Graphene leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #350, ahead of Aperitto at #2,312. Over the last 7 days Graphene slipped 9 places and Aperitto climbed 1 place. Graphene has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 10K+ active installs against 500+ for Aperitto. Downloads this week: Graphene 455 and Aperitto 7. Ratings: Aperitto 5★ from 2 and Graphene 4.7★ from 83 reviews.
| Metric | Aperitto | Graphene |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,312 ▲ 1 | #350 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 455 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.7★ (83) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 2.9.6 |
| Best rank on record | #2,308 | #341 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2021 | Aug 2010 |
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, Aperitto or Graphene?
By active installs, Graphene: 10K+ sites run it against 500+ for Aperitto, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aperitto or Graphene?
Graphene, at #350 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Aperitto at #2,312. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aperitto a block theme or a classic theme? And Graphene?
Aperitto is a classic theme, Graphene 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.