Broadside vs Energix 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 #740, ahead of Energix FSE at #4,235. Over the last 7 days Broadside slipped 85 places and Energix FSE slipped 28 places. Broadside has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 60+ active installs against 40+ for Energix FSE. Downloads this week: Broadside 18 and Energix FSE 8.
| Metric | Broadside | Energix FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #740 ▼ 85 | #4,235 ▼ 28 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 | Sep 7, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.3.4 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #177 | #2,787 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Sep 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 Energix FSE?
By active installs, Broadside: 60+ sites run it against 40+ for Energix FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Broadside or Energix FSE?
Broadside, at #740 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Energix FSE at #4,235. 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 Energix FSE?
Broadside is a block theme, Energix 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.