Ashe vs Ishta
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 Ishta at #8,474. Over the last 7 days Ashe slipped 1 place and Ishta slipped 9 places. Ashe has the largest install base, roughly 3000× the next: 30K+ active installs against 10+ for Ishta. Downloads this week: Ashe 1,456 and Ishta 8.
| Metric | Ashe | Ishta |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #62 ▼ 1 | #8,474 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,456 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (304) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2026 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Current version | 2.274 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #8,118 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2018 | Jul 2021 |
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 Ishta?
By active installs, Ashe: 30K+ sites run it against 10+ for Ishta, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ashe or Ishta?
Ashe, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ishta at #8,474. 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 Ishta?
Ashe is a classic theme, Ishta 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.