Sankofa vs Spectra One
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Spectra One leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #92, ahead of Sankofa at #200. Over the last 7 days Spectra One held its place and Sankofa slipped 11 places. Spectra One has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 7K+ active installs against 500+ for Sankofa. Downloads this week: Spectra One 409 and Sankofa 14.
| Metric | Sankofa | Spectra One |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #200 ▼ 11 | #92 ▬ |
| Active installs | 500+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 409 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (28) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 19, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.2.6 |
| Best rank on record | #42 | #89 |
| Days in the top 50 | 4 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Mar 2023 |
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, Sankofa or Spectra One?
By active installs, Spectra One: 7K+ sites run it against 500+ for Sankofa, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Sankofa or Spectra One?
Spectra One, at #92 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sankofa at #200. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Sankofa a block theme or a classic theme? And Spectra One?
Sankofa is a block theme, Spectra One 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.