Flexea 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 #346, ahead of Flexea at #3,738. Over the last 7 days Studio Dark slipped 18 places and Flexea slipped 44 places. Flexea has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Studio Dark. Downloads this week: Studio Dark 98 and Flexea 74.
| Metric | Flexea | Studio Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,738 ▼ 44 | #346 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 74 | 98 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.49 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #3,339 | #309 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2023 | 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, Flexea or Studio Dark?
By active installs, Flexea: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Studio Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Flexea or Studio Dark?
Studio Dark, at #346 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Flexea at #3,738. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Flexea a block theme or a classic theme? And Studio Dark?
Flexea 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.