baty vs Spiekermann
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
baty leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,079, ahead of Spiekermann at #1,490. Over the last 7 days baty slipped 126 places and Spiekermann slipped 1 place. Spiekermann has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 300+ active installs against 70+ for baty. Downloads this week: baty 23 and Spiekermann 14.
| Metric | baty | Spiekermann |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,079 ▼ 126 | #1,490 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 8, 2026 | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2.0.4 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #197 | #1,460 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Jan 2025 |
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, baty or Spiekermann?
By active installs, Spiekermann: 300+ sites run it against 70+ for baty, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, baty or Spiekermann?
baty, at #1,079 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Spiekermann at #1,490. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is baty a block theme or a classic theme? And Spiekermann?
baty is a block theme, Spiekermann 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.