Axis FSE vs Slick
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Axis FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,451, ahead of Slick at #6,461. Over the last 7 days Axis FSE slipped 27 places and Slick climbed 30 places. Axis FSE has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 200+ active installs against 50+ for Slick. Downloads this week: Axis FSE 10 and Slick 7. Ratings: Axis FSE 4★ from 1 and Slick 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Axis FSE | Slick |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,451 ▼ 27 | #6,461 ▲ 30 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 7 |
| Rating | 4★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 2.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #816 | #6,022 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | Dec 2023 |
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 Slick?
By active installs, Axis FSE: 200+ sites run it against 50+ for Slick, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Axis FSE or Slick?
Axis FSE, at #1,451 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Slick at #6,461. 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 Slick?
Axis FSE is a block theme, Slick 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.