Broadside vs Elvotix FSE
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 #768, ahead of Elvotix FSE at #4,944. Over the last 7 days Broadside slipped 11 places and Elvotix FSE climbed 47 places. Broadside has the largest install base, roughly 1.2× the next: 60+ active installs against 50+ for Elvotix FSE. Downloads this week: Broadside 17 and Elvotix FSE 9.
| Metric | Broadside | Elvotix FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #768 ▼ 11 | #4,944 ▲ 47 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.3.4 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #177 | #3,942 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Mar 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, Broadside or Elvotix FSE?
By active installs, Broadside: 60+ sites run it against 50+ for Elvotix FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Broadside or Elvotix FSE?
Broadside, at #768 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Elvotix FSE at #4,944. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Broadside a block theme or a classic theme? And Elvotix FSE?
Broadside is a block theme, Elvotix FSE 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.