Norrsken vs TwoStroke
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Norrsken leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,033, ahead of TwoStroke at #1,035. Over the last 7 days Norrsken slipped 1 place and TwoStroke slipped 235 places. Norrsken has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 600+ active installs against 20+ for TwoStroke. Downloads this week: Norrsken 17 and TwoStroke 11.
| Metric | Norrsken | TwoStroke |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,033 ▼ 1 | #1,035 ▼ 235 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2024 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #999 | #528 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | Sep 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, Norrsken or TwoStroke?
By active installs, Norrsken: 600+ sites run it against 20+ for TwoStroke, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Norrsken or TwoStroke?
Norrsken, at #1,033 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with TwoStroke at #1,035. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Norrsken a block theme or a classic theme? And TwoStroke?
Norrsken is a block theme, TwoStroke 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.