ChromeGrid vs Starter Gazette
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ChromeGrid leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,621, ahead of Starter Gazette at #6,734. Over the last 7 days ChromeGrid slipped 24 places and Starter Gazette climbed 8 places. ChromeGrid has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Starter Gazette. Downloads this week: Starter Gazette 11 and ChromeGrid 9.
| Metric | ChromeGrid | Starter Gazette |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,621 ▼ 24 | #6,734 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 19, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.2.10 |
| Best rank on record | #1,484 | #6,457 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Jan 2019 |
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, ChromeGrid or Starter Gazette?
By active installs, ChromeGrid: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Starter Gazette, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ChromeGrid or Starter Gazette?
ChromeGrid, at #1,621 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Starter Gazette at #6,734. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ChromeGrid a block theme or a classic theme? And Starter Gazette?
ChromeGrid is a classic theme, Starter Gazette 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.