Big Patterns vs FM Radio Station
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 #1,663, ahead of FM Radio Station at #1,885. Over the last 7 days Big Patterns climbed 37 places and FM Radio Station slipped 106 places. Big Patterns has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for FM Radio Station. Downloads this week: FM Radio Station 33 and Big Patterns 27.
| Metric | Big Patterns | FM Radio Station |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,663 ▲ 37 | #1,885 ▼ 106 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 33 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.19 | 1.9.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,663 | #1,405 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Jan 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, Big Patterns or FM Radio Station?
By active installs, Big Patterns: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for FM Radio Station, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Patterns or FM Radio Station?
Big Patterns, at #1,663 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FM Radio Station at #1,885. 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 FM Radio Station?
Big Patterns is a classic theme, FM Radio Station 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.