Istante vs One Elementor
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
One Elementor leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,234, ahead of Istante at #7,947. Over the last 7 days One Elementor climbed 16 places and Istante slipped 18 places. One Elementor has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 500+ active installs against 30+ for Istante. Downloads this week: One Elementor 19 and Istante 7.
| Metric | Istante | One Elementor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,947 ▼ 18 | #1,234 ▲ 16 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 30, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #7,597 | #1,185 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2021 | Feb 2024 |
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, Istante or One Elementor?
By active installs, One Elementor: 500+ sites run it against 30+ for Istante, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Istante or One Elementor?
One Elementor, at #1,234 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Istante at #7,947. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Istante a block theme or a classic theme? And One Elementor?
Istante is a classic theme, One Elementor 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.