Food Blog FSE vs Stoat
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Food Blog FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #421, ahead of Stoat at #847. Over the last 7 days Food Blog FSE slipped 3 places and Stoat slipped 18 places. Food Blog FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 300+ active installs against 90+ for Stoat. Downloads this week: Food Blog FSE 63 and Stoat 20.
| Metric | Food Blog FSE | Stoat |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #421 ▼ 3 | #847 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 63 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #181 | #244 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Jun 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, Food Blog FSE or Stoat?
By active installs, Food Blog FSE: 300+ sites run it against 90+ for Stoat, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Food Blog FSE or Stoat?
Food Blog FSE, at #421 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Stoat at #847. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Food Blog FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Stoat?
Food Blog FSE is a block theme, Stoat 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.