Editorial vs Gambit
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gambit leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,399, ahead of Editorial at #3,008. Over the last 7 days Gambit climbed 5 places and Editorial slipped 28 places. Gambit has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 1K+ active installs against 700+ for Editorial. Downloads this week: Editorial 37 and Gambit 29. Ratings: Editorial 5★ from 33 and Gambit 4.6★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Editorial | Gambit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,008 ▼ 28 | #1,399 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 37 | 29 |
| Rating | 5★ (33) | 4.6★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 23, 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.3 | 2.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #2,790 | #1,391 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 |
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, Editorial or Gambit?
By active installs, Gambit: 1K+ sites run it against 700+ for Editorial, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Editorial or Gambit?
Gambit, at #1,399 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Editorial at #3,008. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Editorial a block theme or a classic theme? And Gambit?
Editorial is a classic theme, Gambit 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.