Ascend vs Kingcabs
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ascend leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #942, ahead of Kingcabs at #5,583. Over the last 7 days Ascend climbed 22 places and Kingcabs slipped 43 places. Ascend has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Kingcabs. Downloads this week: Ascend 120 and Kingcabs 12. Ratings: Ascend 4.9★ from 37 and Kingcabs 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Ascend | Kingcabs |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #942 ▲ 22 | #5,583 ▼ 43 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 120 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (37) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.4.21 | 1.1.10 |
| Best rank on record | #942 | #5,468 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Feb 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, Ascend or Kingcabs?
By active installs, Ascend: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Kingcabs, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ascend or Kingcabs?
Ascend, at #942 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kingcabs at #5,583. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ascend a block theme or a classic theme? And Kingcabs?
Ascend is a classic theme, Kingcabs 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.