Dark Realm vs Vayu X
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Vayu X leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,581, ahead of Dark Realm at #2,106. Over the last 7 days Vayu X slipped 74 places and Dark Realm slipped 6 places. Dark Realm has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 100+ active installs against 70+ for Vayu X. Downloads this week: Vayu X 28 and Dark Realm 18.
| Metric | Dark Realm | Vayu X |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,106 ▼ 6 | #1,581 ▼ 74 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 28 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2025 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #1,899 | #420 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2025 | Apr 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, Dark Realm or Vayu X?
By active installs, Dark Realm: 100+ sites run it against 70+ for Vayu X, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dark Realm or Vayu X?
Vayu X, at #1,581 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Dark Realm at #2,106. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Dark Realm a block theme or a classic theme? And Vayu X?
Dark Realm is a block theme, Vayu X 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.