Arxon vs StoryFrame
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Arxon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,381, ahead of StoryFrame at #1,716. Over the last 7 days Arxon slipped 69 places and StoryFrame climbed 40 places. Arxon has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 20+ active installs against 10+ for StoryFrame. Downloads this week: StoryFrame 25 and Arxon 18.
| Metric | Arxon | StoryFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,381 ▼ 69 | #1,716 ▲ 40 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 25 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #620 | #1,304 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Sep 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, Arxon or StoryFrame?
By active installs, Arxon: 20+ sites run it against 10+ for StoryFrame, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arxon or StoryFrame?
Arxon, at #1,381 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with StoryFrame at #1,716. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arxon a block theme or a classic theme? And StoryFrame?
Arxon is a classic theme, StoryFrame 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.