Catch Flames vs Graphene
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Graphene leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #348, ahead of Catch Flames at #3,865. Over the last 7 days Graphene climbed 2 places and Catch Flames climbed 57 places. Graphene has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 10K+ active installs against 500+ for Catch Flames. Downloads this week: Graphene 288 and Catch Flames 26. Ratings: Catch Flames 4.9★ from 29 and Graphene 4.7★ from 83 reviews.
| Metric | Catch Flames | Graphene |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,865 ▲ 57 | #348 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 288 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (29) | 4.7★ (83) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 26, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.7.2 | 2.9.6 |
| Best rank on record | #3,835 | #341 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2014 | Aug 2010 |
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, Catch Flames or Graphene?
By active installs, Graphene: 10K+ sites run it against 500+ for Catch Flames, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Flames or Graphene?
Graphene, at #348 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Flames at #3,865. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch Flames a block theme or a classic theme? And Graphene?
Catch Flames is a classic theme, Graphene 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.