Prime FSE vs Suede
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Suede leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #761, ahead of Prime FSE at #981. Over the last 7 days Suede slipped 99 places and Prime FSE slipped 19 places. Prime FSE has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 700+ active installs against 50+ for Suede. Downloads this week: Suede 19 and Prime FSE 17.
| Metric | Prime FSE | Suede |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #981 ▼ 19 | #761 ▼ 99 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 16, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 0.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #947 | #273 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Aug 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, Prime FSE or Suede?
By active installs, Prime FSE: 700+ sites run it against 50+ for Suede, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Prime FSE or Suede?
Suede, at #761 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prime FSE at #981. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Prime FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Suede?
Prime FSE is a block theme, Suede 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.