Atelier Journal vs Sonshine FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Atelier Journal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,677, ahead of Sonshine FSE at #3,873. Over the last 7 days Atelier Journal slipped 29 places and Sonshine FSE slipped 21 places. Sonshine FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Atelier Journal. Downloads this week: Atelier Journal 20 and Sonshine FSE 15.
| Metric | Atelier Journal | Sonshine FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,677 ▼ 29 | #3,873 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,103 | #2,775 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Mar 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, Atelier Journal or Sonshine FSE?
By active installs, Sonshine FSE: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Atelier Journal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Atelier Journal or Sonshine FSE?
Atelier Journal, at #1,677 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sonshine FSE at #3,873. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Atelier Journal a block theme or a classic theme? And Sonshine FSE?
Atelier Journal is a block theme, Sonshine FSE is a block 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.