Graphene vs Parabola
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Parabola leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #207, ahead of Graphene at #348. Over the last 7 days Parabola slipped 2 places and Graphene climbed 10 places. Graphene has the largest install base: 10K+ active installs against 10K+ for Parabola. Downloads this week: Graphene 198 and Parabola 92. Ratings: Graphene 4.7★ from 83 and Parabola 4.9★ from 70 reviews.
| Metric | Graphene | Parabola |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #348 ▲ 10 | #207 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 198 | 92 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (83) | 4.9★ (70) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9.6 | 2.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #348 | #204 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2010 | Aug 2013 |
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, Graphene or Parabola?
By active installs, Graphene: 10K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Parabola, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Graphene or Parabola?
Parabola, at #207 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Graphene at #348. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Graphene a block theme or a classic theme? And Parabola?
Graphene is a classic theme, Parabola 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.