Bersua vs Prime FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Prime FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #981, ahead of Bersua at #1,058. Over the last 7 days Prime FSE slipped 19 places and Bersua slipped 187 places. Prime FSE has the largest install base, roughly 35× the next: 700+ active installs against 20+ for Bersua. Downloads this week: Prime FSE 17 and Bersua 14.
| Metric | Bersua | Prime FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,058 ▼ 187 | #981 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #525 | #947 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Nov 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, Bersua or Prime FSE?
By active installs, Prime FSE: 700+ sites run it against 20+ for Bersua, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bersua or Prime FSE?
Prime FSE, at #981 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bersua at #1,058. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bersua a block theme or a classic theme? And Prime FSE?
Bersua is a block theme, Prime FSE 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.