Purple vs Strakture
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Purple leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #22, ahead of Strakture at #1,744. Over the last 7 days Strakture slipped 74 places. Purple has the largest install base, roughly 7.1× the next: 500+ active installs against 70+ for Strakture. Downloads this week: Purple 364 and Strakture 7.
| Metric | Purple | Strakture |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #22 — | #1,744 ▼ 74 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 364 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #22 | #771 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Apr 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, Purple or Strakture?
By active installs, Purple: 500+ sites run it against 70+ for Strakture, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Purple or Strakture?
Purple, at #22 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Strakture at #1,744. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Purple a block theme or a classic theme? And Strakture?
Purple is a block theme, Strakture 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.