Pen vs Strute
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #730, ahead of Strute at #1,349. Over the last 7 days Pen climbed 8 places and Strute climbed 13 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Strute. Downloads this week: Pen 37 and Strute 7.
| Metric | Pen | Strute |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #730 ▲ 8 | #1,349 ▲ 13 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 37 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (49) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 3, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.8 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #713 | #1,143 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2019 | Apr 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, Pen or Strute?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Strute, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pen or Strute?
Pen, at #730 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Strute at #1,349. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pen a block theme or a classic theme? And Strute?
Pen is a classic theme, Strute 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.