Appetizer vs Arxon
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Arxon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,380, ahead of Appetizer at #1,985. Over the last 7 days Arxon slipped 68 places and Appetizer slipped 21 places. Appetizer has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 500+ active installs against 20+ for Arxon. Downloads this week: Appetizer 109 and Arxon 18.
| Metric | Appetizer | Arxon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,985 ▼ 21 | #1,380 ▼ 68 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 109 | 18 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.31 | 1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,942 | #620 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Aug 2026 |
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, Appetizer or Arxon?
By active installs, Appetizer: 500+ sites run it against 20+ for Arxon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Appetizer or Arxon?
Arxon, at #1,380 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Appetizer at #1,985. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Appetizer a block theme or a classic theme? And Arxon?
Appetizer is a classic theme, Arxon 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.