Cube Slide vs Kubio
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kubio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #28, ahead of Cube Slide at #3,962. Over the last 7 days Kubio slipped 1 place and Cube Slide slipped 14 places. Kubio has the largest install base, roughly 400× the next: 20K+ active installs against 50+ for Cube Slide. Downloads this week: Kubio 1,055 and Cube Slide 8.
| Metric | Cube Slide | Kubio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,962 ▼ 14 | #28 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 1,055 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.3★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 1.0.115 |
| Best rank on record | #3,090 | #14 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 766 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2025 | Feb 2024 |
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, Cube Slide or Kubio?
By active installs, Kubio: 20K+ sites run it against 50+ for Cube Slide, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cube Slide or Kubio?
Kubio, at #28 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cube Slide at #3,962. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cube Slide a block theme or a classic theme? And Kubio?
Cube Slide is a classic theme, Kubio 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.