Frontis vs Norrsken
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Frontis leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #695, ahead of Norrsken at #1,024. Over the last 7 days Frontis slipped 10 places and Norrsken climbed 7 places. Frontis has the largest install base: 600+ active installs against 600+ for Norrsken. Downloads this week: Norrsken 17 and Frontis 8.
| Metric | Frontis | Norrsken |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #695 ▼ 10 | #1,024 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.1.25 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #999 |
| Days in the top 50 | 154 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 |
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, Frontis or Norrsken?
By active installs, Frontis: 600+ sites run it against 600+ for Norrsken, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Frontis or Norrsken?
Frontis, at #695 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Norrsken at #1,024. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Frontis a block theme or a classic theme? And Norrsken?
Frontis is a block theme, Norrsken 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.