Brise vs Onward
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 #1,664, ahead of Onward at #8,041. Over the last 7 days Brise climbed 7,019 places and Onward climbed 24 places. Onward has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 30+ active installs against 10+ for Brise. Downloads this week: Brise 15 and Onward 7.
| Metric | Brise | Onward |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,664 ▲ 7019 | #8,041 ▲ 24 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,309 | #7,667 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jan 2022 |
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 Onward?
By active installs, Onward: 30+ sites run it against 10+ for Brise, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Brise or Onward?
Brise, at #1,664 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Onward at #8,041. 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 Onward?
Brise is a classic theme, Onward 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.