Grammer vs Watch Showcase
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Watch Showcase leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #689, ahead of Grammer at #992. Over the last 7 days Grammer climbed 1 place. Grammer has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 500+ active installs against 10+ for Watch Showcase. Downloads this week: Watch Showcase 76 and Grammer 13.
| Metric | Grammer | Watch Showcase |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #992 ▲ 1 | #689 — |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 76 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 0.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #983 | #513 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Sep 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, Grammer or Watch Showcase?
By active installs, Grammer: 500+ sites run it against 10+ for Watch Showcase, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Grammer or Watch Showcase?
Watch Showcase, at #689 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Grammer at #992. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Grammer a block theme or a classic theme? And Watch Showcase?
Grammer is a block theme, Watch Showcase 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.