Graphene vs Tempera
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 #348, ahead of Tempera at #377. Over the last 7 days Graphene climbed 10 places and Tempera held its place. Graphene has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 10K+ active installs against 8K+ for Tempera. Downloads this week: Graphene 198 and Tempera 87. Ratings: Graphene 4.7★ from 83 and Tempera 4.6★ from 95 reviews.
| Metric | Graphene | Tempera |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #348 ▲ 10 | #377 ▬ |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 198 | 87 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (83) | 4.6★ (95) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9.6 | 1.8.4 |
| Best rank on record | #348 | #348 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2010 | Dec 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 Tempera?
By active installs, Graphene: 10K+ sites run it against 8K+ for Tempera, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Graphene or Tempera?
Graphene, at #348 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Tempera at #377. 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 Tempera?
Graphene is a classic theme, Tempera 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.