Graphene vs Simone
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Graphene leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #350, ahead of Simone at #4,020. Over the last 7 days Graphene slipped 8 places and Simone slipped 4 places. Graphene has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 10K+ active installs against 500+ for Simone. Downloads this week: Graphene 471 and Simone 22. Ratings: Graphene 4.7★ from 83 and Simone 4.9★ from 26 reviews.
| Metric | Graphene | Simone |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #350 ▼ 8 | #4,020 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 471 | 22 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (83) | 4.9★ (26) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9.6 | 2.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #341 | #3,792 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2010 | May 2014 |
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 Simone?
By active installs, Graphene: 10K+ sites run it against 500+ for Simone, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Graphene or Simone?
Graphene, at #350 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simone at #4,020. 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 Simone?
Graphene is a classic theme, Simone 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.