Simple Grid 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
Websy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,508, ahead of Simple Grid at #2,653. Over the last 7 days Websy slipped 20 places and Simple Grid climbed 4 places. Simple Grid has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500+ active installs against 200+ for Websy. Downloads this week: Websy 25 and Simple Grid 13.
| Metric | Simple Grid | Websy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,653 ▲ 4 | #1,508 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 25 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 23, 2025 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 6.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,460 | #1,235 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 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, Simple Grid or Websy?
By active installs, Simple Grid: 500+ sites run it against 200+ for Websy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Simple Grid or Websy?
Websy, at #1,508 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simple Grid at #2,653. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Simple Grid a block theme or a classic theme? And Websy?
Simple Grid 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.