Appetizer vs Bravada
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bravada leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #90, ahead of Appetizer at #1,973. Over the last 7 days Bravada held its place and Appetizer slipped 15 places. Bravada has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 10K+ active installs against 500+ for Appetizer. Downloads this week: Bravada 232 and Appetizer 109. Ratings: Appetizer 5★ from 4 and Bravada 3.6★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Appetizer | Bravada |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,973 ▼ 15 | #90 ▬ |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 109 | 232 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | 3.6★ (14) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.30 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,942 | #90 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Dec 2020 |
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 Bravada?
By active installs, Bravada: 10K+ sites run it against 500+ for Appetizer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Appetizer or Bravada?
Bravada, at #90 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Appetizer at #1,973. 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 Bravada?
Appetizer is a classic theme, Bravada 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.