Dark Mode Portfolio vs FSE Band Artist
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Dark Mode Portfolio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #358, ahead of FSE Band Artist at #1,207. Over the last 7 days Dark Mode Portfolio slipped 19 places and FSE Band Artist climbed 7 places. Dark Mode Portfolio has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 700+ active installs against 300+ for FSE Band Artist. Downloads this week: FSE Band Artist 47 and Dark Mode Portfolio 29.
| Metric | Dark Mode Portfolio | FSE Band Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #358 ▼ 19 | #1,207 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 47 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #287 | #1,097 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | Apr 2025 |
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, Dark Mode Portfolio or FSE Band Artist?
By active installs, Dark Mode Portfolio: 700+ sites run it against 300+ for FSE Band Artist, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dark Mode Portfolio or FSE Band Artist?
Dark Mode Portfolio, at #358 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FSE Band Artist at #1,207. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Dark Mode Portfolio a block theme or a classic theme? And FSE Band Artist?
Dark Mode Portfolio is a block theme, FSE Band Artist is a block 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.