Caliph vs EliteGrove Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Caliph leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,248, ahead of EliteGrove Dark at #1,781. Over the last 7 days Caliph slipped 37 places and EliteGrove Dark climbed 5 places. Caliph has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for EliteGrove Dark. Downloads this week: Caliph 8 and EliteGrove Dark 8.
| Metric | Caliph | EliteGrove Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,248 ▼ 37 | #1,781 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 15, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #576 | #404 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | May 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, Caliph or EliteGrove Dark?
By active installs, Caliph: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for EliteGrove Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Caliph or EliteGrove Dark?
Caliph, at #1,248 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with EliteGrove Dark at #1,781. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Caliph a block theme or a classic theme? And EliteGrove Dark?
Caliph is a block theme, EliteGrove Dark 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.