Appetizer vs Padma New
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Appetizer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,995, ahead of Padma New at #8,385. Over the last 7 days Appetizer climbed 5 places and Padma New slipped 13 places. Appetizer has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 500+ active installs against 10+ for Padma New. Downloads this week: Appetizer 311 and Padma New 8.
| Metric | Appetizer | Padma New |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,995 ▲ 5 | #8,385 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 311 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.31 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,942 | #8,042 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Apr 2022 |
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 Padma New?
By active installs, Appetizer: 500+ sites run it against 10+ for Padma New, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Appetizer or Padma New?
Appetizer, at #1,995 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Padma New at #8,385. 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 Padma New?
Appetizer is a classic theme, Padma New 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.