Graphene vs Verdandi
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 #353, ahead of Verdandi at #4,308. Over the last 7 days Graphene slipped 10 places and Verdandi slipped 53 places. Graphene has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for Verdandi. Downloads this week: Graphene 313 and Verdandi 7. Ratings: Graphene 4.7★ from 83 and Verdandi 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Graphene | Verdandi |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #353 ▼ 10 | #4,308 ▼ 53 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 313 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (83) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9.6 | 1.14.1 |
| Best rank on record | #341 | #3,964 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2010 | Apr 2024 |
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 Verdandi?
By active installs, Graphene: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for Verdandi, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Graphene or Verdandi?
Graphene, at #353 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Verdandi at #4,308. 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 Verdandi?
Graphene is a classic theme, Verdandi 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.