Artech vs Modern
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Modern leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,413, ahead of Artech at #6,164. Over the last 7 days Modern slipped 9 places and Artech slipped 8 places. Modern has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for Artech. Downloads this week: Modern 69 and Artech 7. Ratings: Artech 5★ from 2 and Modern 5★ from 33 reviews.
| Metric | Artech | Modern |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,164 ▼ 8 | #1,413 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 69 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 5★ (33) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 24, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 4.1.2 | 2.6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #5,591 | #1,400 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | 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, Artech or Modern?
By active installs, Modern: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for Artech, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Artech or Modern?
Modern, at #1,413 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Artech at #6,164. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Artech a block theme or a classic theme? And Modern?
Artech is a classic theme, Modern 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.