Avanta vs Studio Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Studio Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #372, ahead of Avanta at #1,122. Over the last 7 days Studio Dark slipped 25 places and Avanta slipped 5 places. Avanta has the largest install base, roughly 7.5× the next: 300+ active installs against 40+ for Studio Dark. Downloads this week: Avanta 120 and Studio Dark 100.
| Metric | Avanta | Studio Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,122 ▼ 5 | #372 ▼ 25 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 120 | 100 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.57 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #828 | #309 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Sep 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, Avanta or Studio Dark?
By active installs, Avanta: 300+ sites run it against 40+ for Studio Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Avanta or Studio Dark?
Studio Dark, at #372 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Avanta at #1,122. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Avanta a block theme or a classic theme? And Studio Dark?
Avanta is a classic theme, Studio Dark 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.