Dawson vs Futuristic Vision
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Dawson leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #527, ahead of Futuristic Vision at #1,680. Over the last 7 days Dawson slipped 4 places and Futuristic Vision slipped 66 places. Dawson has the largest install base, roughly 11× the next: 1K+ active installs against 90+ for Futuristic Vision. Downloads this week: Dawson 32 and Futuristic Vision 11.
| Metric | Dawson | Futuristic Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #527 ▼ 4 | #1,680 ▼ 66 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.10 | 1.1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #518 | #842 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2024 | Feb 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, Dawson or Futuristic Vision?
By active installs, Dawson: 1K+ sites run it against 90+ for Futuristic Vision, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dawson or Futuristic Vision?
Dawson, at #527 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Futuristic Vision at #1,680. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Dawson a block theme or a classic theme? And Futuristic Vision?
Dawson is a block theme, Futuristic Vision 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.