Brandy vs DIY Handmade
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
DIY Handmade leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,832, ahead of Brandy at #3,871. Over the last 7 days DIY Handmade climbed 37 places and Brandy slipped 72 places. Brandy has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for DIY Handmade. Downloads this week: DIY Handmade 32 and Brandy 17.
| Metric | Brandy | DIY Handmade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,871 ▼ 72 | #1,832 ▲ 37 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 32 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.0 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #3,511 | #849 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2024 | Aug 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, Brandy or DIY Handmade?
By active installs, Brandy: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for DIY Handmade, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Brandy or DIY Handmade?
DIY Handmade, at #1,832 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Brandy at #3,871. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Brandy a block theme or a classic theme? And DIY Handmade?
Brandy is a block theme, DIY Handmade 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.