Sankofa vs Unstruction
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Sankofa leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #200, ahead of Unstruction at #510. Over the last 7 days Sankofa slipped 11 places and Unstruction slipped 12 places. Sankofa has the largest install base: 500+ active installs against 500+ for Unstruction. Downloads this week: Unstruction 29 and Sankofa 14.
| Metric | Sankofa | Unstruction |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #200 ▼ 11 | #510 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 29 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 19, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #42 | #429 |
| Days in the top 50 | 4 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Sep 2025 |
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 Unstruction?
By active installs, Sankofa: 500+ sites run it against 500+ for Unstruction, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Sankofa or Unstruction?
Sankofa, at #200 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Unstruction at #510. 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 Unstruction?
Sankofa is a block theme, Unstruction 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.