Fleks vs Kalin
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fleks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,702, ahead of Kalin at #7,171. Over the last 7 days Fleks slipped 30 places and Kalin slipped 25 places. Fleks has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for Kalin. Downloads this week: Fleks 8 and Kalin 7.
| Metric | Fleks | Kalin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,702 ▼ 30 | #7,171 ▼ 25 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 29, 2026 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,210 | #6,342 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2025 | Nov 2024 |
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, Fleks or Kalin?
By active installs, Fleks: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for Kalin, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fleks or Kalin?
Fleks, at #1,702 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kalin at #7,171. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fleks a block theme or a classic theme? And Kalin?
Fleks is a block theme, Kalin is a block 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.