Arvity vs Etowah
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Arvity leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #159, ahead of Etowah at #6,395. Over the last 7 days Etowah slipped 17 places. Arvity has the largest install base, roughly 1.2× the next: 70+ active installs against 60+ for Etowah. Downloads this week: Arvity 101 and Etowah 58.
| Metric | Arvity | Etowah |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #159 — | #6,395 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 101 | 58 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 6.8 |
| Best rank on record | #123 | #6,062 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Mar 2023 |
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, Arvity or Etowah?
By active installs, Arvity: 70+ sites run it against 60+ for Etowah, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arvity or Etowah?
Arvity, at #159 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Etowah at #6,395. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arvity a block theme or a classic theme? And Etowah?
Arvity is a classic theme, Etowah 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.