Big Patterns vs Catch Sketch
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Big Patterns leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,646, ahead of Catch Sketch at #4,653. Over the last 7 days Big Patterns slipped 6 places and Catch Sketch slipped 16 places. Big Patterns has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 600+ active installs against 200+ for Catch Sketch. Downloads this week: Catch Sketch 22 and Big Patterns 11.
| Metric | Big Patterns | Catch Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,646 ▼ 6 | #4,653 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 22 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.19 | 2.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,638 | #4,511 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Nov 2019 |
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, Big Patterns or Catch Sketch?
By active installs, Big Patterns: 600+ sites run it against 200+ for Catch Sketch, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Patterns or Catch Sketch?
Big Patterns, at #1,646 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Sketch at #4,653. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Big Patterns a block theme or a classic theme? And Catch Sketch?
Big Patterns is a classic theme, Catch Sketch 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.