Patterns Docs vs Tech Software
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Tech Software leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,204, ahead of Patterns Docs at #2,302. Over the last 7 days Tech Software slipped 36 places and Patterns Docs slipped 21 places. Tech Software has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Patterns Docs. Downloads this week: Tech Software 22 and Patterns Docs 10.
| Metric | Patterns Docs | Tech Software |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,302 ▼ 21 | #1,204 ▼ 36 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 22 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 25, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.0 | 1.2.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,902 | #812 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Oct 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, Patterns Docs or Tech Software?
By active installs, Tech Software: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Patterns Docs, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Patterns Docs or Tech Software?
Tech Software, at #1,204 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Patterns Docs at #2,302. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Patterns Docs a block theme or a classic theme? And Tech Software?
Patterns Docs is a block theme, Tech Software 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.