Frontis vs Pixel Grove
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pixel Grove leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #291, ahead of Frontis at #690. Over the last 7 days Pixel Grove slipped 6 places and Frontis held its place. Frontis has the largest install base: 600+ active installs against 600+ for Pixel Grove. Downloads this week: Pixel Grove 9 and Frontis 8.
| Metric | Frontis | Pixel Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #690 ▬ | #291 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.25 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #264 |
| Days in the top 50 | 154 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Dec 2025 |
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 Pixel Grove?
By active installs, Frontis: 600+ sites run it against 600+ for Pixel Grove, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Frontis or Pixel Grove?
Pixel Grove, at #291 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Frontis at #690. 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 Pixel Grove?
Frontis is a block theme, Pixel Grove 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.