Dazzling vs Trusted
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Dazzling leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,369, ahead of Trusted at #1,994. Over the last 7 days Dazzling slipped 1 place and Trusted climbed 10 places. Dazzling has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Trusted. Downloads this week: Dazzling 1,179 and Trusted 22. Ratings: Dazzling 4.6★ from 52 and Trusted 4.5★ from 13 reviews.
| Metric | Dazzling | Trusted |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,369 ▼ 1 | #1,994 ▲ 10 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,179 | 22 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (52) | 4.5★ (13) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.3.0 | 1.11.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,368 | #1,980 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2014 | Aug 2017 |
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, Dazzling or Trusted?
By active installs, Dazzling: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Trusted, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dazzling or Trusted?
Dazzling, at #1,369 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Trusted at #1,994. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Dazzling a block theme or a classic theme? And Trusted?
Dazzling is a classic theme, Trusted is a classic 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.