Chique Dark vs Music Press DJ
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Music Press DJ leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,155, ahead of Chique Dark at #5,971. Over the last 7 days Music Press DJ slipped 2 places and Chique Dark climbed 6 places. Chique Dark has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 90+ for Music Press DJ. Downloads this week: Music Press DJ 24 and Chique Dark 9.
| Metric | Chique Dark | Music Press DJ |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,971 ▲ 6 | #1,155 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 24 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 27, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #5,679 | #463 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2021 | 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, Chique Dark or Music Press DJ?
By active installs, Chique Dark: 100+ sites run it against 90+ for Music Press DJ, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chique Dark or Music Press DJ?
Music Press DJ, at #1,155 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Chique Dark at #5,971. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chique Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And Music Press DJ?
Chique Dark is a classic theme, Music Press DJ 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.