Darken vs VisualSite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Darken leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,451, ahead of VisualSite at #2,121. Over the last 7 days Darken climbed 7 places and VisualSite slipped 4 places. VisualSite has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400+ active installs against 200+ for Darken. Downloads this week: Darken 18 and VisualSite 8.
| Metric | Darken | VisualSite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,451 ▲ 7 | #2,121 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,351 | #2,072 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2025 | Feb 2023 |
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, Darken or VisualSite?
By active installs, VisualSite: 400+ sites run it against 200+ for Darken, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Darken or VisualSite?
Darken, at #1,451 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VisualSite at #2,121. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Darken a block theme or a classic theme? And VisualSite?
Darken is a block theme, VisualSite 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.