BestWP vs Gambit
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gambit leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,401, ahead of BestWP at #7,735. Over the last 7 days Gambit slipped 2 places and BestWP slipped 70 places. Gambit has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 1K+ active installs against 60+ for BestWP. Downloads this week: Gambit 29 and BestWP 8.
| Metric | BestWP | Gambit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,735 ▼ 70 | #1,401 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 29 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2025 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 2.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #6,535 | #1,391 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | Nov 2016 |
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, BestWP or Gambit?
By active installs, Gambit: 1K+ sites run it against 60+ for BestWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BestWP or Gambit?
Gambit, at #1,401 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BestWP at #7,735. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BestWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Gambit?
BestWP is a classic theme, Gambit 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.