Enigma vs IKnowledgeBase
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 #851, ahead of IKnowledgeBase at #1,298. Over the last 7 days Enigma climbed 12 places and IKnowledgeBase slipped 16 places. Enigma has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 900+ for IKnowledgeBase. Downloads this week: Enigma 30 and IKnowledgeBase 23. Ratings: Enigma 4.7★ from 554 and IKnowledgeBase 3.6★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Enigma | IKnowledgeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #851 ▲ 12 | #1,298 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 30 | 23 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (554) | 3.6★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 4, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 7.73 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #849 | #1,257 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2014 | Sep 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, Enigma or IKnowledgeBase?
By active installs, Enigma: 3K+ sites run it against 900+ for IKnowledgeBase, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Enigma or IKnowledgeBase?
Enigma, at #851 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with IKnowledgeBase at #1,298. 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 IKnowledgeBase?
Enigma is a classic theme, IKnowledgeBase 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.