Ariade vs Svoy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Svoy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #540, ahead of Ariade at #1,098. Over the last 7 days Svoy slipped 88 places and Ariade slipped 353 places. Svoy has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 40+ active installs against 10+ for Ariade. Downloads this week: Ariade 32 and Svoy 26.
| Metric | Ariade | Svoy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,098 ▼ 353 | #540 ▼ 88 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 26 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.88 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #637 | #247 |
| 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 is more popular, Ariade or Svoy?
By active installs, Svoy: 40+ 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 Svoy?
Svoy, at #540 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ariade at #1,098. 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 Svoy?
Ariade is a block theme, Svoy 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.