Axis FSE vs Demfilz Studio
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Demfilz Studio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,137, ahead of Axis FSE at #1,423. Over the last 7 days Demfilz Studio slipped 66 places and Axis FSE slipped 44 places. Axis FSE has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 200+ active installs against 20+ for Demfilz Studio. Downloads this week: Demfilz Studio 10 and Axis FSE 7.
| Metric | Axis FSE | Demfilz Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,423 ▼ 44 | #1,137 ▼ 66 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 10 |
| Rating | 4★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2025 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #816 | #670 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 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, Axis FSE or Demfilz Studio?
By active installs, Axis FSE: 200+ sites run it against 20+ for Demfilz Studio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Axis FSE or Demfilz Studio?
Demfilz Studio, at #1,137 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Axis FSE at #1,423. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Axis FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Demfilz Studio?
Axis FSE is a block theme, Demfilz Studio 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.