Arkhe vs Lovecraft
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Arkhe leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #301, ahead of Lovecraft at #325. Over the last 7 days Arkhe climbed 1 place and Lovecraft climbed 4 places. Lovecraft has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 8K+ active installs against 4K+ for Arkhe. Downloads this week: Arkhe 184 and Lovecraft 89. Ratings: Arkhe 5★ from 5 and Lovecraft 5★ from 17 reviews.
| Metric | Arkhe | Lovecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #301 ▲ 1 | #325 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 184 | 89 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | 5★ (17) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.14.0 | 2.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #300 | #325 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | Jan 2015 |
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, Arkhe or Lovecraft?
By active installs, Lovecraft: 8K+ sites run it against 4K+ for Arkhe, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arkhe or Lovecraft?
Arkhe, at #301 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Lovecraft at #325. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arkhe a block theme or a classic theme? And Lovecraft?
Arkhe is a classic theme, Lovecraft 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.