Directory vs Solace
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Solace leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #65, ahead of Directory at #1,825. Over the last 7 days Solace climbed 1 place and Directory climbed 9 places. Solace has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 10K+ active installs against 1K+ for Directory. Downloads this week: Solace 537 and Directory 27. Ratings: Directory 3.8★ from 10 and Solace 4.9★ from 7 reviews.
| Metric | Directory | Solace |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,825 ▲ 9 | #65 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 537 |
| Rating | 3.8★ (10) | 4.9★ (7) |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2025 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.10 | 2.1.25 |
| Best rank on record | #1,819 | #65 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2014 | Mar 2023 |
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 Solace?
By active installs, Solace: 10K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Directory, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Directory or Solace?
Solace, at #65 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Directory at #1,825. 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 Solace?
Directory is a block theme, Solace 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.