Ariade vs Kanso
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 Kanso at #1,396. Over the last 7 days Ariade slipped 350 places and Kanso slipped 7 places. Kanso has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 300+ active installs against 10+ for Ariade. Downloads this week: Ariade 32 and Kanso 15.
| Metric | Ariade | Kanso |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,139 ▼ 350 | #1,396 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.7.96 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #637 | #1,308 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Aug 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 Kanso?
By active installs, Kanso: 300+ 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 Kanso?
Ariade, at #1,139 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kanso at #1,396. 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 Kanso?
Ariade is a block theme, Kanso 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.