Arkhe vs Suede
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 Suede at #765. Over the last 7 days Arkhe climbed 1 place and Suede slipped 91 places. Arkhe has the largest install base, roughly 67× the next: 4K+ active installs against 60+ for Suede. Downloads this week: Arkhe 184 and Suede 17.
| Metric | Arkhe | Suede |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #301 ▲ 1 | #765 ▼ 91 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 184 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.14.0 | 0.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #300 | #273 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | 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, Arkhe or Suede?
By active installs, Arkhe: 4K+ sites run it against 60+ for Suede, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arkhe or Suede?
Arkhe, at #301 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Suede at #765. 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 Suede?
Arkhe is a classic theme, Suede 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.