Greenshift vs Kigen
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 #171, ahead of Kigen at #2,518. Over the last 7 days Greenshift climbed 2 places and Kigen climbed 17 places. Greenshift has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 4K+ active installs against 200+ for Kigen. Downloads this week: Greenshift 184 and Kigen 34.
| Metric | Greenshift | Kigen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #171 ▲ 2 | #2,518 ▲ 17 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 184 | 34 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.6.6 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #170 | #2,518 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Aug 2023 |
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 Kigen?
By active installs, Greenshift: 4K+ sites run it against 200+ for Kigen, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Greenshift or Kigen?
Greenshift, at #171 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kigen at #2,518. 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 Kigen?
Greenshift is a block theme, Kigen 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.