Shinebuild vs Zamkai FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zamkai FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,736, ahead of Shinebuild at #7,072. Over the last 7 days Zamkai FSE slipped 24 places and Shinebuild slipped 18 places. Zamkai FSE has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for Shinebuild. Downloads this week: Shinebuild 10 and Zamkai FSE 8.
| Metric | Shinebuild | Zamkai FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,072 ▼ 18 | #1,736 ▼ 24 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Nov 11, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #6,260 | #1,175 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2025 | Jan 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, Shinebuild or Zamkai FSE?
By active installs, Zamkai FSE: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for Shinebuild, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Shinebuild or Zamkai FSE?
Zamkai FSE, at #1,736 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shinebuild at #7,072. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Shinebuild a block theme or a classic theme? And Zamkai FSE?
Shinebuild is a block theme, Zamkai FSE 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.