Squadeno vs Stygian
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Squadeno leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #438, ahead of Stygian at #6,894. Over the last 7 days Squadeno climbed 57 places and Stygian climbed 8 places. Stygian has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 70+ active installs against 30+ for Squadeno. Downloads this week: Squadeno 123 and Stygian 9.
| Metric | Squadeno | Stygian |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #438 ▲ 57 | #6,894 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 123 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.0 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #402 | #6,699 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 2021 |
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, Squadeno or Stygian?
By active installs, Stygian: 70+ sites run it against 30+ for Squadeno, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Squadeno or Stygian?
Squadeno, at #438 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Stygian at #6,894. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Squadeno a block theme or a classic theme? And Stygian?
Squadeno is a classic theme, Stygian 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.