Kahuna vs Web Artist
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 #920, ahead of Web Artist at #7,762. Over the last 7 days Kahuna climbed 1 place and Web Artist slipped 32 places. Kahuna has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 2K+ active installs against 50+ for Web Artist. Downloads this week: Kahuna 84 and Web Artist 17.
| Metric | Kahuna | Web Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #920 ▲ 1 | #7,762 ▼ 32 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 84 | 17 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #913 | #7,399 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | Dec 2020 |
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 Web Artist?
By active installs, Kahuna: 2K+ sites run it against 50+ for Web Artist, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kahuna or Web Artist?
Kahuna, at #920 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Web Artist at #7,762. 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 Web Artist?
Kahuna is a classic theme, Web Artist 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.