Babbler vs Fitburn
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fitburn leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,942, ahead of Babbler at #4,028. Over the last 7 days Fitburn slipped 127 places and Babbler slipped 55 places. Babbler has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 90+ active installs against 40+ for Fitburn. Downloads this week: Fitburn 10 and Babbler 9.
| Metric | Babbler | Fitburn |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,028 ▼ 55 | #1,942 ▼ 127 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #3,553 | #515 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2024 | Jun 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, Babbler or Fitburn?
By active installs, Babbler: 90+ sites run it against 40+ for Fitburn, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Babbler or Fitburn?
Fitburn, at #1,942 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Babbler at #4,028. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Babbler a block theme or a classic theme? And Fitburn?
Babbler is a block theme, Fitburn 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.