Orlyn vs Sparkle FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Orlyn leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #183, ahead of Sparkle FSE at #1,273. Over the last 7 days Sparkle FSE slipped 12 places. Sparkle FSE has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 700+ active installs against 50+ for Orlyn. Downloads this week: Orlyn 94 and Sparkle FSE 17.
| Metric | Orlyn | Sparkle FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #183 — | #1,273 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 94 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 0.1.3 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #158 | #1,252 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Oct 2022 |
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, Orlyn or Sparkle FSE?
By active installs, Sparkle FSE: 700+ sites run it against 50+ for Orlyn, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Orlyn or Sparkle FSE?
Orlyn, at #183 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sparkle FSE at #1,273. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Orlyn a block theme or a classic theme? And Sparkle FSE?
Orlyn is a block theme, Sparkle FSE 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.