Ariade vs Generic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ariade leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,139, ahead of Generic at #3,166. Over the last 7 days Ariade slipped 350 places and Generic slipped 6 places. Generic has the largest install base, roughly 70× the next: 700+ active installs against 10+ for Ariade. Downloads this week: Ariade 32 and Generic 21.
| Metric | Ariade | Generic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,139 ▼ 350 | #3,166 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 21 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.7.96 | 2.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #637 | #3,140 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Nov 2015 |
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, Ariade or Generic?
By active installs, Generic: 700+ sites run it against 10+ for Ariade, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ariade or Generic?
Ariade, at #1,139 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Generic at #3,166. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ariade a block theme or a classic theme? And Generic?
Ariade is a block theme, Generic 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.