Appetizer vs Simple Grid
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 #1,999, ahead of Simple Grid at #2,644. Over the last 7 days Appetizer slipped 28 places and Simple Grid slipped 3 places. Appetizer has the largest install base: 500+ active installs against 500+ for Simple Grid. Downloads this week: Appetizer 109 and Simple Grid 13.
| Metric | Appetizer | Simple Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,999 ▼ 28 | #2,644 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 109 | 13 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.31 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #1,942 | #2,460 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Oct 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 Simple Grid?
By active installs, Appetizer: 500+ sites run it against 500+ for Simple Grid, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Appetizer or Simple Grid?
Appetizer, at #1,999 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simple Grid at #2,644. 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 Simple Grid?
Appetizer is a classic theme, Simple Grid 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.