Envo Royal vs Studio Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Envo Royal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #20, ahead of Studio Dark at #328. Over the last 7 days Envo Royal slipped 1 place and Studio Dark climbed 16 places. Envo Royal has the largest install base, roughly 1250× the next: 50K+ active installs against 40+ for Studio Dark. Downloads this week: Envo Royal 585 and Studio Dark 106.
| Metric | Envo Royal | Studio Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #20 ▼ 1 | #328 ▲ 16 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 585 | 106 |
| Rating | 3.7★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.14 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #17 | #309 |
| Days in the top 50 | 723 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Sep 2026 |
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, Envo Royal or Studio Dark?
By active installs, Envo Royal: 50K+ sites run it against 40+ for Studio Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Envo Royal or Studio Dark?
Envo Royal, at #20 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Studio Dark at #328. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Envo Royal a block theme or a classic theme? And Studio Dark?
Envo Royal is a classic theme, Studio Dark 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.