Asagi vs Ashe
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ashe leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #63, ahead of Asagi at #8,277. Over the last 7 days Ashe slipped 2 places and Asagi slipped 20 places. Ashe has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 30K+ active installs against 30+ for Asagi. Downloads this week: Ashe 1,765 and Asagi 7. Ratings: Asagi 5★ from 1 and Ashe 4.9★ from 304 reviews.
| Metric | Asagi | Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,277 ▼ 20 | #63 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 1,765 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.9★ (304) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.0 | 2.275 |
| Best rank on record | #8,033 | #46 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 1 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2018 | Jan 2018 |
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, Asagi or Ashe?
By active installs, Ashe: 30K+ sites run it against 30+ for Asagi, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Asagi or Ashe?
Ashe, at #63 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Asagi at #8,277. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Asagi a block theme or a classic theme? And Ashe?
Asagi is a classic theme, Ashe 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.