Bedrock vs Kivo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kivo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #455, ahead of Bedrock at #1,608. Over the last 7 days Bedrock slipped 1 place. Bedrock has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 300+ active installs against 20+ for Kivo. Downloads this week: Bedrock 27 and Kivo 27.
| Metric | Bedrock | Kivo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,608 ▼ 1 | #455 — |
| Active installs | 300+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 27 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,572 | #455 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Oct 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, Bedrock or Kivo?
By active installs, Bedrock: 300+ sites run it against 20+ for Kivo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bedrock or Kivo?
Kivo, at #455 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bedrock at #1,608. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bedrock a block theme or a classic theme? And Kivo?
Bedrock is a block theme, Kivo 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.