Articlewave vs Ultimate Audio Streaming
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ultimate Audio Streaming leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,976, ahead of Articlewave at #3,160. Over the last 7 days Ultimate Audio Streaming climbed 32 places and Articlewave slipped 20 places. Ultimate Audio Streaming has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Articlewave. Downloads this week: Ultimate Audio Streaming 62 and Articlewave 11.
| Metric | Articlewave | Ultimate Audio Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,160 ▼ 20 | #1,976 ▲ 32 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 62 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 2, 2025 | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.5 | 0.8.6 |
| Best rank on record | #2,928 | #1,976 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Jan 2024 |
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, Articlewave or Ultimate Audio Streaming?
By active installs, Ultimate Audio Streaming: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Articlewave, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Articlewave or Ultimate Audio Streaming?
Ultimate Audio Streaming, at #1,976 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Articlewave at #3,160. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Articlewave a block theme or a classic theme? And Ultimate Audio Streaming?
Articlewave is a classic theme, Ultimate Audio Streaming 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.