Heliom vs Rinico
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Heliom leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,485, ahead of Rinico at #1,533. Over the last 7 days Heliom slipped 56 places and Rinico slipped 100 places. Heliom has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for Rinico. Downloads this week: Rinico 38 and Heliom 9.
| Metric | Heliom | Rinico |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,485 ▼ 56 | #1,533 ▼ 100 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 38 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 25, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.5.0 |
| Best rank on record | #743 | #232 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2026 | Jul 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, Heliom or Rinico?
By active installs, Heliom: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for Rinico, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Heliom or Rinico?
Heliom, at #1,485 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rinico at #1,533. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Heliom a block theme or a classic theme? And Rinico?
Heliom is a block theme, Rinico 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.