Big Scene vs FSE Gamer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FSE Gamer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #817, ahead of Big Scene at #3,884. Over the last 7 days FSE Gamer slipped 9 places and Big Scene slipped 1 place. Big Scene has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for FSE Gamer. Downloads this week: FSE Gamer 64 and Big Scene 14.
| Metric | Big Scene | FSE Gamer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,884 ▼ 1 | #817 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 64 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 17, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.17 | 1.3.2 |
| Best rank on record | #3,812 | #598 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2021 | Dec 2025 |
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 Scene or FSE Gamer?
By active installs, Big Scene: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for FSE Gamer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Scene or FSE Gamer?
FSE Gamer, at #817 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Big Scene at #3,884. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Big Scene a block theme or a classic theme? And FSE Gamer?
Big Scene is a classic theme, FSE Gamer 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.