Soundwave-audio vs Workstation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Workstation leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,355, ahead of Soundwave-audio at #3,732. Over the last 7 days Workstation slipped 1 place and Soundwave-audio slipped 207 places. Workstation has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 40+ active installs against 20+ for Soundwave-audio. Downloads this week: Workstation 10 and Soundwave-audio 9.
| Metric | Soundwave-audio | Workstation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,732 ▼ 207 | #1,355 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #985 | #307 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Jul 2026 |
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, Soundwave-audio or Workstation?
By active installs, Workstation: 40+ sites run it against 20+ for Soundwave-audio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Soundwave-audio or Workstation?
Workstation, at #1,355 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Soundwave-audio at #3,732. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Soundwave-audio a block theme or a classic theme? And Workstation?
Soundwave-audio is a classic theme, Workstation 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.