Kahuna vs Swingpress
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 #913, ahead of Swingpress at #7,886. Over the last 7 days Kahuna climbed 16 places and Swingpress slipped 4 places. Kahuna has the largest install base, roughly 67× the next: 2K+ active installs against 30+ for Swingpress. Downloads this week: Kahuna 69 and Swingpress 7.
| Metric | Kahuna | Swingpress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #913 ▲ 16 | #7,886 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 69 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #913 | #7,515 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | Feb 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 Swingpress?
By active installs, Kahuna: 2K+ sites run it against 30+ for Swingpress, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahuna or Swingpress?
Kahuna, at #913 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Swingpress at #7,886. 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 Swingpress?
Kahuna is a classic theme, Swingpress 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.