Awaken vs Gambit
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Awaken leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,311, ahead of Gambit at #1,411. Over the last 7 days Awaken slipped 5 places and Gambit slipped 10 places. Awaken has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Gambit. Downloads this week: Awaken 40 and Gambit 29. Ratings: Awaken 4.4★ from 27 and Gambit 4.6★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Awaken | Gambit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,311 ▼ 5 | #1,411 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 29 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (27) | 4.6★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 7, 2025 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3.1 | 2.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,305 | #1,391 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2014 | Nov 2016 |
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, Awaken or Gambit?
By active installs, Awaken: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Gambit, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Awaken or Gambit?
Awaken, at #1,311 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gambit at #1,411. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Awaken a block theme or a classic theme? And Gambit?
Awaken is a classic theme, Gambit 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.