IKnowledgeBase vs WP Documentation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
IKnowledgeBase leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,298, ahead of WP Documentation at #1,795. Over the last 7 days IKnowledgeBase slipped 16 places and WP Documentation slipped 27 places. IKnowledgeBase has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for WP Documentation. Downloads this week: IKnowledgeBase 23 and WP Documentation 15. Ratings: IKnowledgeBase 3.6★ from 5 and WP Documentation 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | IKnowledgeBase | WP Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,298 ▼ 16 | #1,795 ▼ 27 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 15 |
| Rating | 3.6★ (5) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 23, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 2.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,257 | #1,465 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2021 | 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, IKnowledgeBase or WP Documentation?
By active installs, IKnowledgeBase: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for WP Documentation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, IKnowledgeBase or WP Documentation?
IKnowledgeBase, at #1,298 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with WP Documentation at #1,795. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is IKnowledgeBase a block theme or a classic theme? And WP Documentation?
IKnowledgeBase is a classic theme, WP Documentation 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.