Bestio vs Hafen
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hafen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,229, ahead of Bestio at #7,925. Over the last 7 days Hafen slipped 154 places and Bestio slipped 9 places. Hafen has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 30+ active installs against 10+ for Bestio. Downloads this week: Hafen 33 and Bestio 8.
| Metric | Bestio | Hafen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,925 ▼ 9 | #1,229 ▼ 154 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 33 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2025 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #7,411 | #259 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Aug 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, Bestio or Hafen?
By active installs, Hafen: 30+ sites run it against 10+ for Bestio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bestio or Hafen?
Hafen, at #1,229 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bestio at #7,925. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bestio a block theme or a classic theme? And Hafen?
Bestio is a block theme, Hafen 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.