Indio 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
Kairo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,375, ahead of Indio at #2,019. Over the last 7 days Kairo slipped 41 places and Indio slipped 31 places. Indio has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Kairo. Downloads this week: Indio 12 and Kairo 8.
| Metric | Indio | Kairo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,019 ▼ 31 | #1,375 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Dec 4, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.9.4 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,686 | #890 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 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, Indio or Kairo?
By active installs, Indio: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Kairo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Indio or Kairo?
Kairo, at #1,375 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Indio at #2,019. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Indio a block theme or a classic theme? And Kairo?
Indio 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.