Kids Hub vs Writer FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kids Hub leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,377, ahead of Writer FSE at #3,525. Over the last 7 days Kids Hub slipped 221 places and Writer FSE slipped 37 places. Writer FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Kids Hub. Downloads this week: Kids Hub 22 and Writer FSE 12.
| Metric | Kids Hub | Writer FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,377 ▼ 221 | #3,525 ▼ 37 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #605 | #2,829 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Nov 2023 |
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, Kids Hub or Writer FSE?
By active installs, Writer FSE: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Kids Hub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kids Hub or Writer FSE?
Kids Hub, at #1,377 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Writer FSE at #3,525. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kids Hub a block theme or a classic theme? And Writer FSE?
Kids Hub is a block theme, Writer FSE 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.