Member Read vs Suede
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Member Read leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #378, ahead of Suede at #761. Over the last 7 days Member Read slipped 37 places and Suede slipped 99 places. Member Read has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Suede. Downloads this week: Member Read 58 and Suede 19.
| Metric | Member Read | Suede |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #378 ▼ 37 | #761 ▼ 99 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 58 | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 0.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #238 | #273 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Aug 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, Member Read or Suede?
By active installs, Member Read: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Suede, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Member Read or Suede?
Member Read, at #378 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Suede at #761. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Member Read a block theme or a classic theme? And Suede?
Member Read is a block theme, Suede 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.