Kubio vs Phlox
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kubio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #28, ahead of Phlox at #59. Over the last 7 days Kubio slipped 2 places and Phlox slipped 3 places. Phlox has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 30K+ active installs against 20K+ for Kubio. Downloads this week: Kubio 1,140 and Phlox 970. Ratings: Kubio 4.3★ from 6 and Phlox 4.8★ from 867 reviews.
| Metric | Kubio | Phlox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #28 ▼ 2 | #59 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,140 | 970 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (6) | 4.8★ (867) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 8, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.115 | 2.17.22 |
| Best rank on record | #14 | #48 |
| Days in the top 50 | 762 | 28 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | Jul 2017 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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, Kubio or Phlox?
By active installs, Phlox: 30K+ sites run it against 20K+ for Kubio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kubio or Phlox?
Kubio, at #28 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Phlox at #59. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kubio a block theme or a classic theme? And Phlox?
Kubio is a classic theme, Phlox is a classic 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.