Author vs Kindly
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Author leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #876, ahead of Kindly at #1,464. Over the last 7 days Author slipped 1 place and Kindly slipped 113 places. Author has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 3K+ active installs against 30+ for Kindly. Downloads this week: Author 63 and Kindly 15.
| Metric | Author | Kindly |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #876 ▼ 1 | #1,464 ▼ 113 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 63 | 15 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (101) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.57 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #872 | #306 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2015 | Jul 2026 |
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, Author or Kindly?
By active installs, Author: 3K+ sites run it against 30+ for Kindly, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Author or Kindly?
Author, at #876 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kindly at #1,464. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Author a block theme or a classic theme? And Kindly?
Author is a classic theme, Kindly 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.