Kanso vs Twenty Twenty-One
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Twenty Twenty-One leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #12, ahead of Kanso at #1,392. Over the last 7 days Twenty Twenty-One held its place and Kanso climbed 12 places. Twenty Twenty-One has the largest install base, roughly 667× the next: 200K+ active installs against 300+ for Kanso. Downloads this week: Twenty Twenty-One 65,239 and Kanso 15. Ratings: Kanso 5★ from 2 and Twenty Twenty-One 4.2★ from 44 reviews.
| Metric | Kanso | Twenty Twenty-One |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,392 ▲ 12 | #12 ▬ |
| Active installs | 300+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 65,239 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.2★ (44) |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 22, 2024 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,308 | #6 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 759 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | 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, Kanso or Twenty Twenty-One?
By active installs, Twenty Twenty-One: 200K+ sites run it against 300+ for Kanso, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kanso or Twenty Twenty-One?
Twenty Twenty-One, at #12 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kanso at #1,392. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kanso a block theme or a classic theme? And Twenty Twenty-One?
Kanso is a block theme, Twenty Twenty-One 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.