Kahel vs LIQUID AIR
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kahel leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #587, ahead of LIQUID AIR at #5,081. Over the last 7 days Kahel slipped 64 places and LIQUID AIR slipped 15 places. LIQUID AIR has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 70+ active installs against 50+ for Kahel. Downloads this week: Kahel 24 and LIQUID AIR 11.
| Metric | Kahel | LIQUID AIR |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #587 ▼ 64 | #5,081 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #265 | #4,446 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | May 2024 |
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, Kahel or LIQUID AIR?
By active installs, LIQUID AIR: 70+ sites run it against 50+ for Kahel, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahel or LIQUID AIR?
Kahel, at #587 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LIQUID AIR at #5,081. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kahel a block theme or a classic theme? And LIQUID AIR?
Kahel is a block theme, LIQUID AIR is a block 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.