Pulse Folio vs Squadeno
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Squadeno leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #531, ahead of Pulse Folio at #605. Over the last 7 days Squadeno slipped 50 places and Pulse Folio slipped 12 places. Pulse Folio has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 200+ active installs against 20+ for Squadeno. Downloads this week: Squadeno 88 and Pulse Folio 12.
| Metric | Pulse Folio | Squadeno |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #605 ▼ 12 | #531 ▼ 50 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 88 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.5.0 |
| Best rank on record | #213 | #402 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Sep 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, Pulse Folio or Squadeno?
By active installs, Pulse Folio: 200+ sites run it against 20+ for Squadeno, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pulse Folio or Squadeno?
Squadeno, at #531 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pulse Folio at #605. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pulse Folio a block theme or a classic theme? And Squadeno?
Pulse Folio is a block theme, Squadeno 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.