SKT BeFit 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 #33, ahead of SKT BeFit at #7,887. Over the last 7 days Sydney slipped 2 places and SKT BeFit slipped 2 places. Sydney has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 80K+ active installs against 80+ for SKT BeFit. Downloads this week: Sydney 20,877 and SKT BeFit 9. Ratings: SKT BeFit 3★ from 2 and Sydney 4.9★ from 794 reviews.
| Metric | SKT BeFit | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,887 ▼ 2 | #33 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 80K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 20,877 |
| Rating | 3★ (2) | 4.9★ (794) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 5, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1 | 2.73 |
| Best rank on record | #7,578 | #30 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 763 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2015 | 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 BeFit or Sydney?
By active installs, Sydney: 80K+ sites run it against 80+ for SKT BeFit, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, SKT BeFit or Sydney?
Sydney, at #33 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SKT BeFit at #7,887. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is SKT BeFit a block theme or a classic theme? And Sydney?
SKT BeFit 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.