Architect Design vs Flexua
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Flexua leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #128, ahead of Architect Design at #3,654. Over the last 7 days Flexua slipped 22 places and Architect Design slipped 12 places. Architect Design has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Flexua. Downloads this week: Flexua 264 and Architect Design 178.
| Metric | Architect Design | Flexua |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,654 ▼ 12 | #128 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 178 | 264 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.7.4 | 0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #3,484 | #106 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2021 | Oct 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, Architect Design or Flexua?
By active installs, Architect Design: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Flexua, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Architect Design or Flexua?
Flexua, at #128 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Architect Design at #3,654. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Architect Design a block theme or a classic theme? And Flexua?
Architect Design is a classic theme, Flexua 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.