Gambit vs SKT Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gambit leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,414, ahead of SKT Magazine at #7,772. Over the last 7 days Gambit slipped 13 places and SKT Magazine slipped 23 places. Gambit has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 1K+ active installs against 80+ for SKT Magazine. Downloads this week: Gambit 29 and SKT Magazine 10. Ratings: Gambit 4.6★ from 9 and SKT Magazine 2.6★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Gambit | SKT Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,414 ▼ 13 | #7,772 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (9) | 2.6★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.3 | 3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,391 | #7,370 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Jun 2016 |
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, Gambit or SKT Magazine?
By active installs, Gambit: 1K+ sites run it against 80+ for SKT Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gambit or SKT Magazine?
Gambit, at #1,414 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SKT Magazine at #7,772. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gambit a block theme or a classic theme? And SKT Magazine?
Gambit is a classic theme, SKT Magazine is a classic 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.