GridRead vs Websy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Websy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,575, ahead of GridRead at #4,312. Over the last 7 days Websy slipped 60 places and GridRead slipped 3 places. Websy has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for GridRead. Downloads this week: GridRead 94 and Websy 36.
| Metric | GridRead | Websy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,312 ▼ 3 | #1,575 ▼ 60 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 94 | 36 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 6.4 |
| Best rank on record | #3,977 | #1,235 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2022 | Jun 2025 |
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, GridRead or Websy?
By active installs, Websy: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for GridRead, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GridRead or Websy?
Websy, at #1,575 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with GridRead at #4,312. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is GridRead a block theme or a classic theme? And Websy?
GridRead is a classic theme, Websy 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.