Ariade vs Workstation
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 #1,191, ahead of Workstation at #1,273. Over the last 7 days Ariade slipped 342 places and Workstation slipped 85 places. Workstation has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 40+ active installs against 10+ for Ariade. Downloads this week: Ariade 32 and Workstation 16.
| Metric | Ariade | Workstation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,191 ▼ 342 | #1,273 ▼ 85 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.96 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #637 | #307 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 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 Workstation?
By active installs, Workstation: 40+ sites run it against 10+ for Ariade, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ariade or Workstation?
Ariade, at #1,191 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Workstation at #1,273. 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 Workstation?
Ariade is a block theme, Workstation 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.