Driftor vs Neve FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Neve FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #78, ahead of Driftor at #1,787. Over the last 7 days Neve FSE climbed 1 place and Driftor slipped 94 places. Neve FSE has the largest install base, roughly 133× the next: 8K+ active installs against 60+ for Driftor. Downloads this week: Neve FSE 283 and Driftor 7.
| Metric | Driftor | Neve FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,787 ▼ 94 | #78 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 283 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (39) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #712 | #50 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 1 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Jun 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, Driftor or Neve FSE?
By active installs, Neve FSE: 8K+ sites run it against 60+ for Driftor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Driftor or Neve FSE?
Neve FSE, at #78 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Driftor at #1,787. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Driftor a block theme or a classic theme? And Neve FSE?
Driftor is a block theme, Neve FSE 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.