FSE Church vs Specials
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 Church leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #698, ahead of Specials at #6,734. Over the last 7 days FSE Church slipped 15 places and Specials slipped 15 places. FSE Church has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 300+ active installs against 30+ for Specials. Downloads this week: FSE Church 105 and Specials 8.
| Metric | FSE Church | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #698 ▼ 15 | #6,734 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 105 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.4.9 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #623 | #6,119 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2025 | Jul 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, FSE Church or Specials?
By active installs, FSE Church: 300+ sites run it against 30+ for Specials, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FSE Church or Specials?
FSE Church, at #698 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Specials at #6,734. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FSE Church a block theme or a classic theme? And Specials?
FSE Church is a block theme, Specials 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.