FSE Band Artist vs wpOpus Studio
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 #1,208, ahead of wpOpus Studio at #2,016. Over the last 7 days FSE Band Artist slipped 19 places and wpOpus Studio slipped 26 places. FSE Band Artist has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for wpOpus Studio. Downloads this week: FSE Band Artist 64 and wpOpus Studio 10.
| Metric | FSE Band Artist | wpOpus Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,208 ▼ 19 | #2,016 ▼ 26 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 64 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.9 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,097 | #1,605 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2025 | Feb 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 wpOpus Studio?
By active installs, FSE Band Artist: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for wpOpus Studio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FSE Band Artist or wpOpus Studio?
FSE Band Artist, at #1,208 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with wpOpus Studio at #2,016. 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 wpOpus Studio?
FSE Band Artist is a block theme, wpOpus Studio 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.