Period vs Wiko
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Wiko leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,391, ahead of Period at #1,879. Over the last 7 days Wiko slipped 38 places and Period slipped 17 places. Period has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 1K+ active installs against 70+ for Wiko. Downloads this week: Wiko 17 and Period 13.
| Metric | Period | Wiko |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,879 ▼ 17 | #1,391 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 17 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (39) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 14, 2024 | May 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.750 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,792 | #694 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2016 | May 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, Period or Wiko?
By active installs, Period: 1K+ sites run it against 70+ for Wiko, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Period or Wiko?
Wiko, at #1,391 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Period at #1,879. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Period a block theme or a classic theme? And Wiko?
Period is a classic theme, Wiko 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.