Esteem vs Stella AI
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Esteem leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,161, ahead of Stella AI at #5,624. Over the last 7 days Esteem climbed 18 places and Stella AI slipped 74 places. Esteem has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 2K+ active installs against 10+ for Stella AI. Downloads this week: Esteem 64 and Stella AI 7.
| Metric | Esteem | Stella AI |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,161 ▲ 18 | #5,624 ▼ 74 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 64 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (46) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,161 | #3,931 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2014 | Mar 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, Esteem or Stella AI?
By active installs, Esteem: 2K+ sites run it against 10+ for Stella AI, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Esteem or Stella AI?
Esteem, at #1,161 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Stella AI at #5,624. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Esteem a block theme or a classic theme? And Stella AI?
Esteem is a classic theme, Stella AI 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.