Neve FSE vs Stillness
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Neve FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #80, ahead of Stillness at #2,318. Over the last 7 days Neve FSE slipped 2 places and Stillness slipped 25 places. Neve FSE has the largest install base, roughly 80× the next: 8K+ active installs against 100+ for Stillness. Downloads this week: Neve FSE 401 and Stillness 11.
| Metric | Neve FSE | Stillness |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #80 ▼ 2 | #2,318 ▼ 25 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 401 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (39) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #50 | #1,946 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2023 | 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, Neve FSE or Stillness?
By active installs, Neve FSE: 8K+ sites run it against 100+ for Stillness, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Neve FSE or Stillness?
Neve FSE, at #80 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Stillness at #2,318. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Neve FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Stillness?
Neve FSE is a block theme, Stillness 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.