Ashe vs Graceful Mode
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 #62, ahead of Graceful Mode at #3,845. Over the last 7 days Ashe slipped 1 place and Graceful Mode climbed 11 places. Ashe has the largest install base, roughly 300× the next: 30K+ active installs against 100+ for Graceful Mode. Downloads this week: Ashe 1,240 and Graceful Mode 8.
| Metric | Ashe | Graceful Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #62 ▼ 1 | #3,845 ▲ 11 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,240 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (304) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2026 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.274 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #3,591 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2018 | Sep 2024 |
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 Graceful Mode?
By active installs, Ashe: 30K+ sites run it against 100+ for Graceful Mode, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ashe or Graceful Mode?
Ashe, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Graceful Mode at #3,845. 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 Graceful Mode?
Ashe is a classic theme, Graceful Mode 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.