Promos 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
Signify Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #352, ahead of Promos at #1,541. Over the last 7 days Signify Dark climbed 5 places and Promos slipped 5 places. Signify Dark has the largest install base, roughly 3.8× the next: 3K+ active installs against 800+ for Promos. Downloads this week: Signify Dark 151 and Promos 48. Ratings: Promos 3.5★ from 6 and Signify Dark 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Promos | Signify Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,541 ▼ 5 | #352 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 48 | 151 |
| Rating | 3.5★ (6) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.3 | 2.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,514 | #351 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2021 | 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, Promos or Signify Dark?
By active installs, Signify Dark: 3K+ sites run it against 800+ for Promos, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Promos or Signify Dark?
Signify Dark, at #352 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Promos at #1,541. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Promos a block theme or a classic theme? And Signify Dark?
Promos 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.