Catch Sketch vs Signify 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
Signify Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #355, ahead of Catch Sketch at #4,653. Over the last 7 days Signify Dark slipped 3 places and Catch Sketch slipped 4 places. Signify Dark has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 3K+ active installs against 200+ for Catch Sketch. Downloads this week: Signify Dark 214 and Catch Sketch 22. Ratings: Catch Sketch 5★ from 4 and Signify Dark 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Catch Sketch | Signify Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,653 ▼ 4 | #355 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 214 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3 | 2.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,511 | #344 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2019 | Oct 2020 |
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 Sketch or Signify Dark?
By active installs, Signify Dark: 3K+ sites run it against 200+ for Catch Sketch, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Sketch or Signify Dark?
Signify Dark, at #355 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Sketch at #4,653. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch Sketch a block theme or a classic theme? And Signify Dark?
Catch Sketch is a classic theme, Signify Dark 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.