Kale vs Skyline WP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kale leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #311, ahead of Skyline WP at #417. Over the last 7 days Kale slipped 4 places and Skyline WP slipped 10 places. Kale has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 7K+ active installs against 3K+ for Skyline WP. Downloads this week: Kale 273 and Skyline WP 164. Ratings: Kale 4.9★ from 206 and Skyline WP 4★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Kale | Skyline WP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #311 ▼ 4 | #417 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 273 | 164 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (206) | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9 | 1.0.44 |
| Best rank on record | #304 | #402 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Oct 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, Kale or Skyline WP?
By active installs, Kale: 7K+ sites run it against 3K+ for Skyline WP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kale or Skyline WP?
Kale, at #311 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Skyline WP at #417. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kale a block theme or a classic theme? And Skyline WP?
Kale is a classic theme, Skyline WP 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.