Freeware vs Smartcube
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Smartcube leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,695, ahead of Freeware at #4,931. Over the last 7 days Smartcube climbed 26 places and Freeware slipped 13 places. Smartcube has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500+ active installs against 200+ for Freeware. Downloads this week: Smartcube 38 and Freeware 11.
| Metric | Freeware | Smartcube |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,931 ▼ 13 | #1,695 ▲ 26 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 38 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2025 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.2 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,884 | #1,695 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2019 | Sep 2022 |
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, Freeware or Smartcube?
By active installs, Smartcube: 500+ sites run it against 200+ for Freeware, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Freeware or Smartcube?
Smartcube, at #1,695 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Freeware at #4,931. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Freeware a block theme or a classic theme? And Smartcube?
Freeware is a classic theme, Smartcube 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.