Kadence vs OceanWP
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 OceanWP at #9. Kadence has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 500K+ active installs against 400K+ for OceanWP. Downloads this week: Kadence 17,932 and OceanWP 17,664. Ratings: Kadence 4.9★ from 455 and OceanWP 4.9★ from 5,715 reviews.
| Metric | Kadence | OceanWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5 ▬ | #9 ▬ |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17,932 | 17,664 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (455) | 4.9★ (5,715) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 4.2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #5 | #8 |
| Days in the top 50 | 753 | 753 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Jun 2017 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 22 | 5 |
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 OceanWP?
By active installs, Kadence: 500K+ sites run it against 400K+ for OceanWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kadence or OceanWP?
Kadence, at #5 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with OceanWP at #9. 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 OceanWP?
Kadence is a classic theme, OceanWP 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.