FSE Band Artist vs Horse Saddle
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FSE Band Artist leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,203, ahead of Horse Saddle at #2,021. Over the last 7 days FSE Band Artist climbed 9 places and Horse Saddle climbed 47 places. FSE Band Artist has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Horse Saddle. Downloads this week: FSE Band Artist 64 and Horse Saddle 14.
| Metric | FSE Band Artist | Horse Saddle |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,203 ▲ 9 | #2,021 ▲ 47 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 64 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.9 | 2.2.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,097 | #2,009 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2025 | Nov 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, FSE Band Artist or Horse Saddle?
By active installs, FSE Band Artist: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Horse Saddle, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FSE Band Artist or Horse Saddle?
FSE Band Artist, at #1,203 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Horse Saddle at #2,021. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FSE Band Artist a block theme or a classic theme? And Horse Saddle?
FSE Band Artist is a block theme, Horse Saddle 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.