Brise vs Business Trade
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Brise leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,697, ahead of Business Trade at #4,064. Over the last 7 days Brise slipped 388 places and Business Trade slipped 30 places. Business Trade has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 200+ active installs against 10+ for Brise. Downloads this week: Brise 15 and Business Trade 9.
| Metric | Brise | Business Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,697 ▼ 388 | #4,064 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | May 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,309 | #3,899 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 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, Brise or Business Trade?
By active installs, Business Trade: 200+ sites run it against 10+ for Brise, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Brise or Business Trade?
Brise, at #1,697 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Business Trade at #4,064. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Brise a block theme or a classic theme? And Business Trade?
Brise is a classic theme, Business Trade 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.