Sparkle FSE vs TradeElite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Sparkle FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,262, ahead of TradeElite at #2,608. Over the last 7 days Sparkle FSE climbed 11 places and TradeElite climbed 6 places. Sparkle FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 700+ active installs against 200+ for TradeElite. Downloads this week: Sparkle FSE 17 and TradeElite 7.
| Metric | Sparkle FSE | TradeElite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,262 ▲ 11 | #2,608 ▲ 6 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Nov 19, 2025 | May 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,252 | #2,402 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Apr 2024 |
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, Sparkle FSE or TradeElite?
By active installs, Sparkle FSE: 700+ sites run it against 200+ for TradeElite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Sparkle FSE or TradeElite?
Sparkle FSE, at #1,262 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with TradeElite at #2,608. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Sparkle FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And TradeElite?
Sparkle FSE is a block theme, TradeElite is a block 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.