Big Patterns vs Signify Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Signify Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #357, ahead of Big Patterns at #1,678. Over the last 7 days Signify Dark held its place and Big Patterns climbed 34 places. Signify Dark has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 3K+ active installs against 500+ for Big Patterns. Downloads this week: Signify Dark 166 and Big Patterns 27.
| Metric | Big Patterns | Signify Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,678 ▲ 34 | #357 ▬ |
| Active installs | 500+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 166 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.19 | 2.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,675 | #351 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Oct 2020 |
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 Signify Dark?
By active installs, Signify Dark: 3K+ sites run it against 500+ for Big Patterns, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Patterns or Signify Dark?
Signify Dark, at #357 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Big Patterns at #1,678. 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 Signify Dark?
Big Patterns is a classic theme, Signify Dark 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.