Elementic vs Kadence
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kadence leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #5, ahead of Elementic at #1,075. Over the last 7 days Kadence held its place and Elementic slipped 10 places. Kadence has the largest install base, roughly 5000× the next: 500K+ active installs against 100+ for Elementic. Downloads this week: Kadence 17,932 and Elementic 17.
| Metric | Elementic | Kadence |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,075 ▼ 10 | #5 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 17,932 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (455) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 6, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.5.2 |
| Best rank on record | #645 | #5 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 753 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Nov 2020 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 22 |
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, Elementic or Kadence?
By active installs, Kadence: 500K+ sites run it against 100+ for Elementic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elementic or Kadence?
Kadence, at #5 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Elementic at #1,075. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Elementic a block theme or a classic theme? And Kadence?
Elementic is a classic theme, Kadence 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.