Arix vs SKT Alumni
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SKT Alumni leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #481, ahead of Arix at #7,731. Over the last 7 days SKT Alumni climbed 16 places and Arix slipped 15 places. Arix has the largest install base, roughly 2.7× the next: 80+ active installs against 30+ for SKT Alumni. Downloads this week: SKT Alumni 39 and Arix 7.
| Metric | Arix | SKT Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,731 ▼ 15 | #481 ▲ 16 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 39 |
| Rating | 4★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 21, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.0 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #7,471 | #463 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | 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, Arix or SKT Alumni?
By active installs, Arix: 80+ sites run it against 30+ for SKT Alumni, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arix or SKT Alumni?
SKT Alumni, at #481 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Arix at #7,731. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arix a block theme or a classic theme? And SKT Alumni?
Arix is a classic theme, SKT Alumni 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.