Cafe Nook vs Kahel
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cafe Nook leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #183, ahead of Kahel at #538. Over the last 7 days Kahel slipped 23 places. Cafe Nook has the largest install base: 50+ active installs against 50+ for Kahel. Downloads this week: Cafe Nook 97 and Kahel 23.
| Metric | Cafe Nook | Kahel |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #183 — | #538 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 97 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #153 | #265 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, Cafe Nook or Kahel?
By active installs, Cafe Nook: 50+ sites run it against 50+ for Kahel, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cafe Nook or Kahel?
Cafe Nook, at #183 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kahel at #538. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cafe Nook a block theme or a classic theme? And Kahel?
Cafe Nook is a block theme, Kahel 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.