Kahuna vs Rise Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kahuna leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #903, ahead of Rise Magazine at #5,807. Over the last 7 days Kahuna climbed 23 places and Rise Magazine slipped 19 places. Kahuna has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 2K+ active installs against 80+ for Rise Magazine. Downloads this week: Kahuna 99 and Rise Magazine 8.
| Metric | Kahuna | Rise Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #903 ▲ 23 | #5,807 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 99 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #903 | #5,332 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | Dec 2022 |
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, Kahuna or Rise Magazine?
By active installs, Kahuna: 2K+ sites run it against 80+ for Rise Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahuna or Rise Magazine?
Kahuna, at #903 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rise Magazine at #5,807. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kahuna a block theme or a classic theme? And Rise Magazine?
Kahuna is a classic theme, Rise Magazine 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.