Ariade vs Greyd WP
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 #1,098, ahead of Greyd WP at #1,548. Over the last 7 days Ariade slipped 353 places and Greyd WP slipped 13 places. Greyd WP has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 300+ active installs against 10+ for Ariade. Downloads this week: Ariade 32 and Greyd WP 15.
| Metric | Ariade | Greyd WP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,098 ▼ 353 | #1,548 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (6) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.88 | 2.18.1 |
| Best rank on record | #637 | #1,415 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | May 2024 |
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 Greyd WP?
By active installs, Greyd WP: 300+ sites run it against 10+ for Ariade, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ariade or Greyd WP?
Ariade, at #1,098 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Greyd WP at #1,548. 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 Greyd WP?
Ariade is a block theme, Greyd WP is a block 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.