Loam vs Poke Bowl
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Loam leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #106, ahead of Poke Bowl at #795. Over the last 7 days Poke Bowl slipped 70 places. Loam has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 80+ active installs against 20+ for Poke Bowl. Downloads this week: Loam 73 and Poke Bowl 22.
| Metric | Loam | Poke Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #106 — | #795 ▼ 70 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 73 | 22 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.0 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #102 | #671 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Oct 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, Loam or Poke Bowl?
By active installs, Loam: 80+ sites run it against 20+ for Poke Bowl, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Loam or Poke Bowl?
Loam, at #106 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Poke Bowl at #795. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Loam a block theme or a classic theme? And Poke Bowl?
Loam is a block theme, Poke Bowl 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.