Ashe vs Ekata
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 Ekata at #7,827. Over the last 7 days Ashe slipped 3 places and Ekata slipped 41 places. Ashe has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 30K+ active installs against 30+ for Ekata. Downloads this week: Ashe 10,404 and Ekata 7.
| Metric | Ashe | Ekata |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #64 ▼ 3 | #7,827 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10,404 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (304) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Current version | 2.275 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #7,368 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2018 | Jun 2022 |
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 Ekata?
By active installs, Ashe: 30K+ sites run it against 30+ for Ekata, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ashe or Ekata?
Ashe, at #64 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ekata at #7,827. 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 Ekata?
Ashe is a classic theme, Ekata 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.