ChromeGrid vs ZenFire
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 #1,630, ahead of ZenFire at #8,534. Over the last 7 days ChromeGrid slipped 10 places and ZenFire slipped 9 places. ChromeGrid has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 400+ active installs against 10+ for ZenFire. Downloads this week: ChromeGrid 9 and ZenFire 7.
| Metric | ChromeGrid | ZenFire |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,630 ▼ 10 | #8,534 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 19, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.5.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,484 | #8,185 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Sep 2017 |
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 ZenFire?
By active installs, ChromeGrid: 400+ sites run it against 10+ for ZenFire, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ChromeGrid or ZenFire?
ChromeGrid, at #1,630 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ZenFire at #8,534. 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 ZenFire?
ChromeGrid is a classic theme, ZenFire 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.