Poseidon vs Signify Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Poseidon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #291, ahead of Signify Dark at #350. Over the last 7 days Poseidon slipped 3 places and Signify Dark climbed 8 places. Poseidon has the largest install base, roughly 2.7× the next: 8K+ active installs against 3K+ for Signify Dark. Downloads this week: Poseidon 169 and Signify Dark 148. Ratings: Poseidon 4.5★ from 17 and Signify Dark 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Poseidon | Signify Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #291 ▼ 3 | #350 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 169 | 148 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (17) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.3 | 2.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #276 | #344 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Oct 2020 |
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, Poseidon or Signify Dark?
By active installs, Poseidon: 8K+ sites run it against 3K+ for Signify Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Poseidon or Signify Dark?
Poseidon, at #291 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Signify Dark at #350. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Poseidon a block theme or a classic theme? And Signify Dark?
Poseidon is a classic theme, Signify Dark 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.