Independente vs Spice Software Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Independente leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #960, ahead of Spice Software Dark at #1,817. Over the last 7 days Independente slipped 99 places and Spice Software Dark slipped 6 places. Spice Software Dark has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 600+ active installs against 40+ for Independente. Downloads this week: Spice Software Dark 29 and Independente 11.
| Metric | Independente | Spice Software Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #960 ▼ 99 | #1,817 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 29 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3.3★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2026 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 6.9 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #262 | #1,797 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Oct 2021 |
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, Independente or Spice Software Dark?
By active installs, Spice Software Dark: 600+ sites run it against 40+ for Independente, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Independente or Spice Software Dark?
Independente, at #960 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Spice Software Dark at #1,817. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Independente a block theme or a classic theme? And Spice Software Dark?
Independente is a classic theme, Spice Software Dark 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.