DigitalGrove Next vs Frontis
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Frontis leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #707, ahead of DigitalGrove Next at #849. Over the last 7 days Frontis slipped 15 places and DigitalGrove Next slipped 85 places. Frontis has the largest install base, roughly 8.6× the next: 600+ active installs against 70+ for DigitalGrove Next. Downloads this week: Frontis 16 and DigitalGrove Next 14.
| Metric | DigitalGrove Next | Frontis |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #849 ▼ 85 | #707 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.1.25 |
| Best rank on record | #167 | #24 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 154 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Feb 2025 |
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, DigitalGrove Next or Frontis?
By active installs, Frontis: 600+ sites run it against 70+ for DigitalGrove Next, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, DigitalGrove Next or Frontis?
Frontis, at #707 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with DigitalGrove Next at #849. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is DigitalGrove Next a block theme or a classic theme? And Frontis?
DigitalGrove Next is a block theme, Frontis 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.