Kadence vs Spice Software Dark
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 Spice Software Dark at #1,817. Over the last 7 days Kadence held its place and Spice Software Dark slipped 3 places. Kadence has the largest install base, roughly 833× the next: 500K+ active installs against 600+ for Spice Software Dark. Downloads this week: Kadence 17,932 and Spice Software Dark 29. Ratings: Kadence 4.9★ from 455 and Spice Software Dark 3.3★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Kadence | Spice Software Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5 ▬ | #1,817 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17,932 | 29 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (455) | 3.3★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #5 | #1,797 |
| Days in the top 50 | 753 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Oct 2021 |
| 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 Spice Software Dark?
By active installs, Kadence: 500K+ sites run it against 600+ for Spice Software Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kadence or Spice Software Dark?
Kadence, at #5 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Spice Software Dark at #1,817. 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 Spice Software Dark?
Kadence is a classic theme, Spice Software Dark 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.