Kahuna vs Top Event
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 #898, ahead of Top Event at #7,093. Over the last 7 days Kahuna climbed 25 places and Top Event slipped 73 places. Kahuna has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 2K+ active installs against 60+ for Top Event. Downloads this week: Kahuna 91 and Top Event 10.
| Metric | Kahuna | Top Event |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #898 ▲ 25 | #7,093 ▼ 73 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 91 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #898 | #6,588 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | Sep 2021 |
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 Top Event?
By active installs, Kahuna: 2K+ sites run it against 60+ for Top Event, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahuna or Top Event?
Kahuna, at #898 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Top Event at #7,093. 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 Top Event?
Kahuna is a classic theme, Top Event 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.