Euphony vs Stygian
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Euphony leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,521, ahead of Stygian at #6,894. Over the last 7 days Euphony slipped 1 place and Stygian climbed 8 places. Euphony has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 1K+ active installs against 70+ for Stygian. Downloads this week: Euphony 53 and Stygian 9.
| Metric | Euphony | Stygian |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,521 ▼ 1 | #6,894 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 53 | 9 |
| Rating | 5★ (11) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,511 | #6,699 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | 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, Euphony or Stygian?
By active installs, Euphony: 1K+ sites run it against 70+ for Stygian, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Euphony or Stygian?
Euphony, at #1,521 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Stygian at #6,894. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Euphony a block theme or a classic theme? And Stygian?
Euphony is a classic theme, Stygian 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.