Directory vs Patterns Bakery
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Directory leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,816, ahead of Patterns Bakery at #1,948. Over the last 7 days Directory slipped 1 place and Patterns Bakery held its place. Directory has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Patterns Bakery. Downloads this week: Directory 27 and Patterns Bakery 18.
| Metric | Directory | Patterns Bakery |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,816 ▼ 1 | #1,948 ▬ |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 18 |
| Rating | 3.8★ (10) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2025 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.10 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,810 | #1,723 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2014 | Jan 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, Directory or Patterns Bakery?
By active installs, Directory: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Patterns Bakery, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Directory or Patterns Bakery?
Directory, at #1,816 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Patterns Bakery at #1,948. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Directory a block theme or a classic theme? And Patterns Bakery?
Directory is a block theme, Patterns Bakery 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.