BrandZen FSE vs Broadside
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Broadside leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #757, ahead of BrandZen FSE at #5,033. Over the last 7 days Broadside slipped 17 places and BrandZen FSE slipped 50 places. Broadside has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 60+ active installs against 20+ for BrandZen FSE. Downloads this week: Broadside 18 and BrandZen FSE 9.
| Metric | BrandZen FSE | Broadside |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,033 ▼ 50 | #757 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 18 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Nov 21, 2025 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 1.3.4 |
| Best rank on record | #3,660 | #177 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2025 | 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, BrandZen FSE or Broadside?
By active installs, Broadside: 60+ sites run it against 20+ for BrandZen FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BrandZen FSE or Broadside?
Broadside, at #757 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BrandZen FSE at #5,033. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BrandZen FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Broadside?
BrandZen FSE is a block theme, Broadside 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.