Geologist vs Klar
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Klar leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,675, ahead of Geologist at #3,378. Over the last 7 days Klar slipped 138 places and Geologist climbed 29 places. Geologist has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 300+ active installs against 50+ for Klar. Downloads this week: Geologist 27 and Klar 7.
| Metric | Geologist | Klar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,378 ▲ 29 | #1,675 ▼ 138 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.49 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #3,206 | #285 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2021 | Jun 2026 |
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, Geologist or Klar?
By active installs, Geologist: 300+ sites run it against 50+ for Klar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Geologist or Klar?
Klar, at #1,675 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Geologist at #3,378. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Geologist a block theme or a classic theme? And Klar?
Geologist is a block theme, Klar 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.