Catch FSE vs FSE Band Artist
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FSE Band Artist leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,211, ahead of Catch FSE at #3,668. Over the last 7 days FSE Band Artist slipped 4 places and Catch FSE slipped 46 places. FSE Band Artist has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 300+ active installs against 200+ for Catch FSE. Downloads this week: FSE Band Artist 47 and Catch FSE 17.
| Metric | Catch FSE | FSE Band Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,668 ▼ 46 | #1,211 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 47 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 24, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1 | 1.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #3,498 | #1,097 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2022 | Apr 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, Catch FSE or FSE Band Artist?
By active installs, FSE Band Artist: 300+ sites run it against 200+ for Catch FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch FSE or FSE Band Artist?
FSE Band Artist, at #1,211 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch FSE at #3,668. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And FSE Band Artist?
Catch FSE is a block theme, FSE Band Artist 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.