Cup Cakes vs Hike
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cup Cakes leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #628, ahead of Hike at #1,269. Over the last 7 days Cup Cakes slipped 92 places and Hike slipped 158 places. Cup Cakes has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 30+ active installs against 20+ for Hike. Downloads this week: Cup Cakes 17 and Hike 17.
| Metric | Cup Cakes | Hike |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #628 ▼ 92 | #1,269 ▼ 158 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.0 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #268 | #501 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, Cup Cakes or Hike?
By active installs, Cup Cakes: 30+ sites run it against 20+ for Hike, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cup Cakes or Hike?
Cup Cakes, at #628 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hike at #1,269. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cup Cakes a block theme or a classic theme? And Hike?
Cup Cakes is a classic theme, Hike 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.