Signify vs Websy
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 leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #946, ahead of Websy at #1,498. Over the last 7 days Signify slipped 10 places and Websy slipped 61 places. Signify has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Websy. Downloads this week: Signify 512 and Websy 25.
| Metric | Signify | Websy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #946 ▼ 10 | #1,498 ▼ 61 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 512 | 25 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5.1 | 6.4 |
| Best rank on record | #936 | #1,235 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2020 | Jun 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, Signify or Websy?
By active installs, Signify: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Websy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Signify or Websy?
Signify, at #946 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Websy at #1,498. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Signify a block theme or a classic theme? And Websy?
Signify is a classic theme, Websy 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.