Kanso vs Wild Lemon
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Wild Lemon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #880, ahead of Kanso at #1,398. Over the last 7 days Wild Lemon slipped 109 places and Kanso slipped 10 places. Kanso has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 300+ active installs against 60+ for Wild Lemon. Downloads this week: Kanso 15 and Wild Lemon 15.
| Metric | Kanso | Wild Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,398 ▼ 10 | #880 ▼ 109 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 15 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Nov 22, 2024 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,308 | #224 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Jul 2026 |
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 Wild Lemon?
By active installs, Kanso: 300+ sites run it against 60+ for Wild Lemon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kanso or Wild Lemon?
Wild Lemon, at #880 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kanso at #1,398. 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 Wild Lemon?
Kanso is a block theme, Wild Lemon is a block 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.