Flectine 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
Studio Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #392, ahead of Flectine at #1,616. Over the last 7 days Studio Dark slipped 83 places and Flectine slipped 13 places. Flectine has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 200+ active installs against 40+ for Studio Dark. Downloads this week: Studio Dark 106 and Flectine 39.
| Metric | Flectine | Studio Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,616 ▼ 13 | #392 ▼ 83 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 106 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.60 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,312 | #309 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2025 | 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, Flectine or Studio Dark?
By active installs, Flectine: 200+ sites run it against 40+ for Studio Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Flectine or Studio Dark?
Studio Dark, at #392 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Flectine at #1,616. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Flectine a block theme or a classic theme? And Studio Dark?
Flectine 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.