Greenshift vs Heliom
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Greenshift leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #169, ahead of Heliom at #1,485. Over the last 7 days Greenshift climbed 3 places and Heliom slipped 56 places. Greenshift has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 4K+ active installs against 100+ for Heliom. Downloads this week: Greenshift 191 and Heliom 9.
| Metric | Greenshift | Heliom |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #169 ▲ 3 | #1,485 ▼ 56 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 191 | 9 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.6.6 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #168 | #743 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Feb 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, Greenshift or Heliom?
By active installs, Greenshift: 4K+ sites run it against 100+ for Heliom, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Greenshift or Heliom?
Greenshift, at #169 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Heliom at #1,485. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Greenshift a block theme or a classic theme? And Heliom?
Greenshift is a block theme, Heliom 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.