Board Games 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 #862, ahead of Board Games at #4,004. Over the last 7 days FSE Gamer slipped 8 places and Board Games slipped 349 places. FSE Gamer has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 200+ active installs against 50+ for Board Games. Downloads this week: FSE Gamer 63 and Board Games 16.
| Metric | Board Games | FSE Gamer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,004 ▼ 349 | #862 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 63 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.8 | 1.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #2,258 | #598 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | 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, Board Games or FSE Gamer?
By active installs, FSE Gamer: 200+ sites run it against 50+ for Board Games, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Board Games or FSE Gamer?
FSE Gamer, at #862 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Board Games at #4,004. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Board Games a block theme or a classic theme? And FSE Gamer?
Board Games 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.