Enigma vs Idyllic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Enigma leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #840, ahead of Idyllic at #1,881. Over the last 7 days Enigma climbed 18 places and Idyllic slipped 8 places. Enigma has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 1K+ for Idyllic. Downloads this week: Enigma 33 and Idyllic 14. Ratings: Enigma 4.7★ from 554 and Idyllic 4.8★ from 19 reviews.
| Metric | Enigma | Idyllic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #840 ▲ 18 | #1,881 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 14 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (554) | 4.8★ (19) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 4, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 7.73 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #840 | #1,850 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2014 | Oct 2017 |
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, Enigma or Idyllic?
By active installs, Enigma: 3K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Idyllic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Enigma or Idyllic?
Enigma, at #840 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Idyllic at #1,881. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Enigma a block theme or a classic theme? And Idyllic?
Enigma is a classic theme, Idyllic 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.