Klar vs Observer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Observer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #218, ahead of Klar at #1,689. Over the last 7 days Observer slipped 4 places and Klar slipped 48 places. Observer has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 500+ active installs against 50+ for Klar. Downloads this week: Observer 20 and Klar 7.
| Metric | Klar | Observer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,689 ▼ 48 | #218 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #285 | #50 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 1 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 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, Klar or Observer?
By active installs, Observer: 500+ sites run it against 50+ for Klar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Klar or Observer?
Observer, at #218 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Klar at #1,689. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Klar a block theme or a classic theme? And Observer?
Klar is a block theme, Observer 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.