Modern vs Webique
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Webique leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,172, ahead of Modern at #1,411. Over the last 7 days Webique climbed 1 place and Modern slipped 3 places. Modern has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 2K+ active installs against 300+ for Webique. Downloads this week: Webique 87 and Modern 31. Ratings: Modern 5★ from 33 and Webique 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Modern | Webique |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,411 ▼ 3 | #1,172 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 87 |
| Rating | 5★ (33) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2025 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.6.6 | 8.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,406 | #1,028 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | May 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, Modern or Webique?
By active installs, Modern: 2K+ sites run it against 300+ for Webique, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Modern or Webique?
Webique, at #1,172 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Modern at #1,411. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Modern a block theme or a classic theme? And Webique?
Modern is a classic theme, Webique 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.