Edge vs GridHot
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Edge leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #902, ahead of GridHot at #5,296. Over the last 7 days Edge climbed 5 places and GridHot climbed 16 places. Edge has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for GridHot. Downloads this week: Edge 49 and GridHot 14.
| Metric | Edge | GridHot |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #902 ▲ 5 | #5,296 ▲ 16 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 49 | 14 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (27) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.1.2 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #894 | #4,841 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2016 | Aug 2021 |
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, Edge or GridHot?
By active installs, Edge: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for GridHot, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Edge or GridHot?
Edge, at #902 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with GridHot at #5,296. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Edge a block theme or a classic theme? And GridHot?
Edge is a classic theme, GridHot 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.