Jadav Canvas vs Kata
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Jadav Canvas leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #801, ahead of Kata at #2,633. Over the last 7 days Kata slipped 4 places. Kata has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 500+ active installs against 10+ for Jadav Canvas. Downloads this week: Kata 47 and Jadav Canvas 34.
| Metric | Jadav Canvas | Kata |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #801 — | #2,633 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 34 | 47 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3.8★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.6.3 |
| Best rank on record | #734 | #2,620 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Sep 2020 |
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, Jadav Canvas or Kata?
By active installs, Kata: 500+ sites run it against 10+ for Jadav Canvas, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Jadav Canvas or Kata?
Jadav Canvas, at #801 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kata at #2,633. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Jadav Canvas a block theme or a classic theme? And Kata?
Jadav Canvas is a classic theme, Kata 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.