Idyllic vs Solar PV (Photovoltaic)
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Solar PV (Photovoltaic) leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #324, ahead of Idyllic at #1,881. Over the last 7 days Solar PV (Photovoltaic) slipped 30 places and Idyllic slipped 8 places. Idyllic has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 1K+ active installs against 80+ for Solar PV (Photovoltaic). Downloads this week: Solar PV (Photovoltaic) 93 and Idyllic 38.
| Metric | Idyllic | Solar PV (Photovoltaic) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,881 ▼ 8 | #324 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 38 | 93 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (19) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,850 | #176 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2017 | 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, Idyllic or Solar PV (Photovoltaic)?
By active installs, Idyllic: 1K+ sites run it against 80+ for Solar PV (Photovoltaic), according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Idyllic or Solar PV (Photovoltaic)?
Solar PV (Photovoltaic), at #324 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Idyllic at #1,881. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Idyllic a block theme or a classic theme? And Solar PV (Photovoltaic)?
Idyllic is a classic theme, Solar PV (Photovoltaic) 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.