SKT Alumni vs Sydney
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Sydney leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #31, ahead of SKT Alumni at #463. Sydney has the largest install base, roughly 4000× the next: 80K+ active installs against 20+ for SKT Alumni. Downloads this week: Sydney 5,315 and SKT Alumni 36.
| Metric | SKT Alumni | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #463 — | #31 ▬ |
| Active installs | 20+ | 80K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 36 | 5,315 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (794) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 2.72 |
| Best rank on record | #463 | #30 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 753 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Apr 2015 |
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, SKT Alumni or Sydney?
By active installs, Sydney: 80K+ sites run it against 20+ for SKT Alumni, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, SKT Alumni or Sydney?
Sydney, at #31 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SKT Alumni at #463. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is SKT Alumni a block theme or a classic theme? And Sydney?
SKT Alumni is a classic theme, Sydney 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.