Artpop vs StoryWeave
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
StoryWeave leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,667, ahead of Artpop at #1,669. Over the last 7 days StoryWeave slipped 31 places and Artpop slipped 19 places. Artpop has the largest install base, roughly 27× the next: 800+ active installs against 30+ for StoryWeave. Downloads this week: StoryWeave 29 and Artpop 17.
| Metric | Artpop | StoryWeave |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,669 ▼ 19 | #1,667 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 29 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 12, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,245 | #553 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2021 | Jul 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, Artpop or StoryWeave?
By active installs, Artpop: 800+ sites run it against 30+ for StoryWeave, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Artpop or StoryWeave?
StoryWeave, at #1,667 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Artpop at #1,669. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Artpop a block theme or a classic theme? And StoryWeave?
Artpop is a classic theme, StoryWeave 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.