Best Classifieds vs Kadence
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kadence leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #5, ahead of Best Classifieds at #6,055. Over the last 7 days Kadence held its place and Best Classifieds slipped 30 places. Kadence has the largest install base, roughly 5000× the next: 500K+ active installs against 100+ for Best Classifieds. Downloads this week: Kadence 18,038 and Best Classifieds 13. Ratings: Best Classifieds 3★ from 2 and Kadence 4.9★ from 455 reviews.
| Metric | Best Classifieds | Kadence |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,055 ▼ 30 | #5 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 18,038 |
| Rating | 3★ (2) | 4.9★ (455) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 9, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.0 | 1.5.2 |
| Best rank on record | #5,982 | #5 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 764 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2019 | Nov 2020 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 23 |
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, Best Classifieds or Kadence?
By active installs, Kadence: 500K+ sites run it against 100+ for Best Classifieds, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Best Classifieds or Kadence?
Kadence, at #5 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Best Classifieds at #6,055. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Best Classifieds a block theme or a classic theme? And Kadence?
Best Classifieds is a classic theme, Kadence is a classic 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.