Chromax vs Studio 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
Chromax leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #326, ahead of Studio Dark at #362. Over the last 7 days Chromax held its place and Studio Dark climbed 44 places. Chromax has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 800+ active installs against 40+ for Studio Dark. Downloads this week: Chromax 559 and Studio Dark 101.
| Metric | Chromax | Studio Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #326 ▬ | #362 ▲ 44 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 559 | 101 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.54 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #237 | #309 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | Sep 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, Chromax or Studio Dark?
By active installs, Chromax: 800+ sites run it against 40+ for Studio Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chromax or Studio Dark?
Chromax, at #326 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Studio Dark at #362. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chromax a block theme or a classic theme? And Studio Dark?
Chromax is a classic theme, Studio 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.