Kivo vs Launchit
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Launchit leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #201, ahead of Kivo at #529. Over the last 7 days Launchit slipped 17 places. Launchit has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 500+ active installs against 20+ for Kivo. Downloads this week: Kivo 28 and Launchit 23.
| Metric | Kivo | Launchit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #529 — | #201 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #455 | #32 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 12 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Apr 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, Kivo or Launchit?
By active installs, Launchit: 500+ sites run it against 20+ for Kivo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kivo or Launchit?
Launchit, at #201 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kivo at #529. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kivo a block theme or a classic theme? And Launchit?
Kivo is a block theme, Launchit 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.