LIQUID AIR vs Themepalace 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
Themepalace FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,498, ahead of LIQUID AIR at #5,080. Over the last 7 days Themepalace FSE slipped 31 places and LIQUID AIR slipped 14 places. Themepalace FSE has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 200+ active installs against 70+ for LIQUID AIR. Downloads this week: Themepalace FSE 26 and LIQUID AIR 11.
| Metric | LIQUID AIR | Themepalace FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,080 ▼ 14 | #1,498 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 26 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 29, 2026 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,446 | #965 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2024 | Mar 2025 |
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, LIQUID AIR or Themepalace FSE?
By active installs, Themepalace FSE: 200+ sites run it against 70+ for LIQUID AIR, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, LIQUID AIR or Themepalace FSE?
Themepalace FSE, at #1,498 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LIQUID AIR at #5,080. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is LIQUID AIR a block theme or a classic theme? And Themepalace FSE?
LIQUID AIR is a block theme, Themepalace 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.