Construction Arc vs Renden X
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Construction Arc leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #658, ahead of Renden X at #8,057. Over the last 7 days Construction Arc slipped 35 places and Renden X slipped 2 places. Construction Arc has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Renden X. Downloads this week: Construction Arc 35 and Renden X 7.
| Metric | Construction Arc | Renden X |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #658 ▼ 35 | #8,057 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.15 |
| Best rank on record | #414 | #7,817 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Dec 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, Construction Arc or Renden X?
By active installs, Construction Arc: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Renden X, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Arc or Renden X?
Construction Arc, at #658 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Renden X at #8,057. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Construction Arc a block theme or a classic theme? And Renden X?
Construction Arc is a classic theme, Renden X 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.