fDesign vs SKT Alumni
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SKT Alumni leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #530, ahead of fDesign at #7,677. Over the last 7 days SKT Alumni slipped 39 places and fDesign climbed 16 places. fDesign has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 70+ active installs against 30+ for SKT Alumni. Downloads this week: SKT Alumni 36 and fDesign 11.
| Metric | fDesign | SKT Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,677 ▲ 16 | #530 ▼ 39 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 36 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #7,453 | #463 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2018 | 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, fDesign or SKT Alumni?
By active installs, fDesign: 70+ sites run it against 30+ for SKT Alumni, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, fDesign or SKT Alumni?
SKT Alumni, at #530 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with fDesign at #7,677. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is fDesign a block theme or a classic theme? And SKT Alumni?
fDesign is a classic theme, SKT Alumni 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.