Signify Dark vs The Maverick
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Signify Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #352, ahead of The Maverick at #6,969. Over the last 7 days Signify Dark held its place and The Maverick slipped 14 places. Signify Dark has the largest install base, roughly 75× the next: 3K+ active installs against 40+ for The Maverick. Downloads this week: Signify Dark 201 and The Maverick 7.
| Metric | Signify Dark | The Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #352 ▬ | #6,969 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 201 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3.1 | 0.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #344 | #6,598 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Sep 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, Signify Dark or The Maverick?
By active installs, Signify Dark: 3K+ sites run it against 40+ for The Maverick, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Signify Dark or The Maverick?
Signify Dark, at #352 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with The Maverick at #6,969. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Signify Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And The Maverick?
Signify Dark is a classic theme, The Maverick 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.