FotaWP vs Greenshift
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Greenshift leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #171, ahead of FotaWP at #603. Over the last 7 days Greenshift climbed 2 places and FotaWP climbed 1 place. Greenshift has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 4K+ active installs against 1K+ for FotaWP. Downloads this week: FotaWP 201 and Greenshift 184. Ratings: FotaWP 4.2★ from 5 and Greenshift 4.9★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | FotaWP | Greenshift |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #603 ▲ 1 | #171 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 201 | 184 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (5) | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.11 | 2.6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #564 | #170 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2023 | Jan 2023 |
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, FotaWP or Greenshift?
By active installs, Greenshift: 4K+ sites run it against 1K+ for FotaWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FotaWP or Greenshift?
Greenshift, at #171 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FotaWP at #603. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FotaWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Greenshift?
FotaWP is a block theme, Greenshift 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.