Customify vs Kalki
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Customify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #53, ahead of Kalki at #8,436. Over the last 7 days Customify held its place and Kalki slipped 1 place. Customify has the largest install base, roughly 1500× the next: 30K+ active installs against 20+ for Kalki. Downloads this week: Customify 1,292 and Kalki 7.
| Metric | Customify | Kalki |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #53 ▬ | #8,436 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,292 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (141) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.4.27 | 1.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #8,126 |
| Days in the top 50 | 40 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Apr 2019 |
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, Customify or Kalki?
By active installs, Customify: 30K+ sites run it against 20+ for Kalki, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Customify or Kalki?
Customify, at #53 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kalki at #8,436. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Customify a block theme or a classic theme? And Kalki?
Customify is a classic theme, Kalki 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.