Kadence vs Neve
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kadence leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #5, ahead of Neve at #16. Kadence has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500K+ active installs against 200K+ for Neve. Downloads this week: Kadence 17,932 and Neve 12,728. Ratings: Kadence 4.9★ from 455 and Neve 4.7★ from 1,283 reviews.
| Metric | Kadence | Neve |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5 ▬ | #16 ▬ |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17,932 | 12,728 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (455) | 4.7★ (1,283) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 4.2.16 |
| Best rank on record | #5 | #12 |
| Days in the top 50 | 753 | 753 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Nov 2018 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 22 | 3 |
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, Kadence or Neve?
By active installs, Kadence: 500K+ sites run it against 200K+ for Neve, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kadence or Neve?
Kadence, at #5 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Neve at #16. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kadence a block theme or a classic theme? And Neve?
Kadence is a classic theme, Neve 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.