Dawson vs Themecut
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 Themecut at #1,859. Over the last 7 days Dawson slipped 4 places and Themecut slipped 97 places. Dawson has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 1K+ active installs against 20+ for Themecut. Downloads this week: Dawson 32 and Themecut 11.
| Metric | Dawson | Themecut |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #527 ▼ 4 | #1,859 ▼ 97 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.10 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #518 | #786 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2024 | Aug 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 2 |
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 Themecut?
By active installs, Dawson: 1K+ sites run it against 20+ for Themecut, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dawson or Themecut?
Dawson, at #527 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Themecut at #1,859. 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 Themecut?
Dawson is a block theme, Themecut 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.