BuddyX vs Make
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BuddyX leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #447, ahead of Make at #579. Over the last 7 days BuddyX slipped 9 places and Make climbed 4 places. Make has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 5K+ active installs against 3K+ for BuddyX. Downloads this week: BuddyX 255 and Make 94. Ratings: BuddyX 5★ from 26 and Make 4.2★ from 45 reviews.
| Metric | BuddyX | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #447 ▼ 9 | #579 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 255 | 94 |
| Rating | 5★ (26) | 4.2★ (45) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.1.8 | 1.10.10 |
| Best rank on record | #432 | #576 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | May 2014 |
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, BuddyX or Make?
By active installs, Make: 5K+ sites run it against 3K+ for BuddyX, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BuddyX or Make?
BuddyX, at #447 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Make at #579. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BuddyX a block theme or a classic theme? And Make?
BuddyX is a classic theme, Make 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.