Kigen vs Trama
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Trama leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #561, ahead of Kigen at #2,518. Over the last 7 days Trama slipped 57 places and Kigen climbed 17 places. Kigen has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 200+ active installs against 50+ for Trama. Downloads this week: Kigen 34 and Trama 20.
| Metric | Kigen | Trama |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,518 ▲ 17 | #561 ▼ 57 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 34 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #2,518 | #250 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2023 | Sep 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, Kigen or Trama?
By active installs, Kigen: 200+ sites run it against 50+ for Trama, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kigen or Trama?
Trama, at #561 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kigen at #2,518. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kigen a block theme or a classic theme? And Trama?
Kigen is a block theme, Trama 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.