Ashe vs Dhara
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 #64, ahead of Dhara at #8,023. Over the last 7 days Ashe slipped 3 places and Dhara slipped 50 places. Ashe has the largest install base, roughly 600× the next: 30K+ active installs against 50+ for Dhara. Downloads this week: Ashe 10,404 and Dhara 7.
| Metric | Ashe | Dhara |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #64 ▼ 3 | #8,023 ▼ 50 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10,404 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (304) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.275 | 1.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #7,740 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2018 | Apr 2019 |
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, Ashe or Dhara?
By active installs, Ashe: 30K+ sites run it against 50+ for Dhara, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ashe or Dhara?
Ashe, at #64 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Dhara at #8,023. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ashe a block theme or a classic theme? And Dhara?
Ashe is a classic theme, Dhara 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.