Experon vs Handmade Craft
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Handmade Craft leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,441, ahead of Experon at #2,915. Over the last 7 days Handmade Craft slipped 7 places and Experon slipped 13 places. Experon has the largest install base, roughly 8.8× the next: 700+ active installs against 80+ for Handmade Craft. Downloads this week: Experon 88 and Handmade Craft 22.
| Metric | Experon | Handmade Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,915 ▼ 13 | #1,441 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 88 | 22 |
| Rating | 3.5★ (8) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 13, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #2,902 | #997 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2016 | Apr 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, Experon or Handmade Craft?
By active installs, Experon: 700+ sites run it against 80+ for Handmade Craft, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Experon or Handmade Craft?
Handmade Craft, at #1,441 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Experon at #2,915. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Experon a block theme or a classic theme? And Handmade Craft?
Experon is a classic theme, Handmade Craft 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.