Barbel 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 #1,951, ahead of Barbel at #5,164. Over the last 7 days Fitburn climbed 15 places and Barbel slipped 36 places. Barbel has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 70+ active installs against 50+ for Fitburn. Downloads this week: Barbel 12 and Fitburn 8.
| Metric | Barbel | Fitburn |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,164 ▼ 36 | #1,951 ▲ 15 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 8 |
| 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 | #4,769 | #515 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 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, Barbel or Fitburn?
By active installs, Barbel: 70+ sites run it against 50+ for Fitburn, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Barbel or Fitburn?
Fitburn, at #1,951 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Barbel at #5,164. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Barbel a block theme or a classic theme? And Fitburn?
Barbel 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.