Ariade vs Kestra
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 #1,239, ahead of Kestra at #8,610. Over the last 7 days Ariade slipped 140 places and Kestra climbed 78 places. Downloads this week: Ariade 32 and Kestra 24.
| Metric | Ariade | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,239 ▼ 140 | #8,610 ▲ 78 |
| Active installs | 10+ | — |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 24 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.110 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #637 | #8,511 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 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 ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ariade or Kestra?
Ariade, at #1,239 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kestra at #8,610. 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 Kestra?
Ariade is a block theme, Kestra 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.