GridSoul vs Squadeno
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Squadeno leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #477, ahead of GridSoul at #4,987. Over the last 7 days Squadeno slipped 34 places and GridSoul slipped 42 places. GridSoul has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for Squadeno. Downloads this week: Squadeno 45 and GridSoul 12.
| Metric | GridSoul | Squadeno |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,987 ▼ 42 | #477 ▼ 34 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 45 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 15, 2025 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.6.0 |
| Best rank on record | #4,603 | #402 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Sep 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, GridSoul or Squadeno?
By active installs, GridSoul: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for Squadeno, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GridSoul or Squadeno?
Squadeno, at #477 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with GridSoul at #4,987. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is GridSoul a block theme or a classic theme? And Squadeno?
GridSoul is a classic theme, Squadeno 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.