h4x0r vs Kairo
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
h4x0r leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #975, ahead of Kairo at #1,374. Over the last 7 days h4x0r slipped 15 places and Kairo slipped 59 places. h4x0r has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Kairo. Downloads this week: h4x0r 17 and Kairo 8. Ratings: h4x0r 5★ from 1 and Kairo 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | h4x0r | Kairo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #975 ▼ 15 | #1,374 ▼ 59 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #748 | #890 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Jan 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, h4x0r or Kairo?
By active installs, h4x0r: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Kairo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, h4x0r or Kairo?
h4x0r, at #975 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kairo at #1,374. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is h4x0r a block theme or a classic theme? And Kairo?
h4x0r is a block theme, Kairo 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.