Kadence vs Pawfect
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 Pawfect at #2,761. Over the last 7 days Kadence held its place and Pawfect slipped 12 places. Kadence has the largest install base, roughly 12500× the next: 500K+ active installs against 40+ for Pawfect. Downloads this week: Kadence 16,811 and Pawfect 36. Ratings: Kadence 4.9★ from 455 and Pawfect 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Kadence | Pawfect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5 ▬ | #2,761 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16,811 | 36 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (455) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #5 | #2,349 |
| Days in the top 50 | 754 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Apr 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 22 | 0 |
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 Pawfect?
By active installs, Kadence: 500K+ sites run it against 40+ for Pawfect, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kadence or Pawfect?
Kadence, at #5 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pawfect at #2,761. 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 Pawfect?
Kadence is a classic theme, Pawfect 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.