FreshSpin FSE vs Takt
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Takt leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #722, ahead of FreshSpin FSE at #4,885. Over the last 7 days Takt slipped 77 places and FreshSpin FSE climbed 61 places. FreshSpin FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 90+ active installs against 30+ for Takt. Downloads this week: Takt 23 and FreshSpin FSE 7.
| Metric | FreshSpin FSE | Takt |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,885 ▲ 61 | #722 ▼ 77 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 23, 2025 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #3,628 | #318 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 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, FreshSpin FSE or Takt?
By active installs, FreshSpin FSE: 90+ sites run it against 30+ for Takt, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FreshSpin FSE or Takt?
Takt, at #722 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FreshSpin FSE at #4,885. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FreshSpin FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Takt?
FreshSpin FSE is a block theme, Takt 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.