Directory Canvas vs Ledgerly
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ledgerly leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,015, ahead of Directory Canvas at #3,864. Over the last 7 days Ledgerly slipped 20 places and Directory Canvas slipped 109 places. Ledgerly has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 30+ active installs against 10+ for Directory Canvas. Downloads this week: Ledgerly 10 and Directory Canvas 9.
| Metric | Directory Canvas | Ledgerly |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,864 ▼ 109 | #1,015 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #647 | #585 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Aug 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, Directory Canvas or Ledgerly?
By active installs, Ledgerly: 30+ sites run it against 10+ for Directory Canvas, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Directory Canvas or Ledgerly?
Ledgerly, at #1,015 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Directory Canvas at #3,864. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Directory Canvas a block theme or a classic theme? And Ledgerly?
Directory Canvas is a block theme, Ledgerly 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.