IT Residence vs Kenta
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kenta leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,994, ahead of IT Residence at #4,717. Over the last 7 days Kenta slipped 24 places and IT Residence slipped 14 places. Kenta has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for IT Residence. Downloads this week: Kenta 1,693 and IT Residence 29. Ratings: IT Residence 5★ from 1 and Kenta 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | IT Residence | Kenta |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,717 ▼ 14 | #1,994 ▼ 24 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 1,693 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 28, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.2.1 | 1.4.12 |
| Best rank on record | #4,518 | #1,968 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2022 | Oct 2022 |
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, IT Residence or Kenta?
By active installs, Kenta: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for IT Residence, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, IT Residence or Kenta?
Kenta, at #1,994 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with IT Residence at #4,717. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is IT Residence a block theme or a classic theme? And Kenta?
IT Residence is a classic theme, Kenta 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.