Audioman vs Padma
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Audioman leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,325, ahead of Padma at #5,546. Over the last 7 days Audioman slipped 10 places and Padma climbed 16 places. Audioman has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Padma. Downloads this week: Audioman 54 and Padma 17.
| Metric | Audioman | Padma |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,325 ▼ 10 | #5,546 ▲ 16 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 54 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (16) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 24, 2026 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.4.2 | 1.1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,315 | #5,349 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2018 | Aug 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, Audioman or Padma?
By active installs, Audioman: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Padma, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Audioman or Padma?
Audioman, at #1,325 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Padma at #5,546. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Audioman a block theme or a classic theme? And Padma?
Audioman is a classic theme, Padma 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.