Arke vs Thinko
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Thinko leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,902, ahead of Arke at #2,204. Over the last 7 days Thinko slipped 265 places and Arke climbed 3 places. Arke has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 800+ active installs against 20+ for Thinko. Downloads this week: Arke 20 and Thinko 12.
| Metric | Arke | Thinko |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,204 ▲ 3 | #1,902 ▼ 265 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (11) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 11, 2025 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,155 | #540 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Aug 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, Arke or Thinko?
By active installs, Arke: 800+ sites run it against 20+ for Thinko, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arke or Thinko?
Thinko, at #1,902 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Arke at #2,204. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arke a block theme or a classic theme? And Thinko?
Arke is a classic theme, Thinko 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.