Cube Speed 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 Speed at #1,420. Over the last 7 days Kubio slipped 2 places and Cube Speed slipped 67 places. Kubio has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 20K+ active installs against 100+ for Cube Speed. Downloads this week: Kubio 1,140 and Cube Speed 10.
| Metric | Cube Speed | Kubio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,420 ▼ 67 | #28 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 1,140 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.3★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 19, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.0.115 |
| Best rank on record | #942 | #14 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 762 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | 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 Speed or Kubio?
By active installs, Kubio: 20K+ sites run it against 100+ for Cube Speed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cube Speed or Kubio?
Kubio, at #28 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cube Speed at #1,420. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cube Speed a block theme or a classic theme? And Kubio?
Cube Speed 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.