Sterling FSE vs Web Security Services
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Web Security Services leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,833, ahead of Sterling FSE at #3,620. Over the last 7 days Web Security Services slipped 31 places and Sterling FSE climbed 12 places. Sterling FSE has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Web Security Services. Downloads this week: Web Security Services 19 and Sterling FSE 7.
| Metric | Sterling FSE | Web Security Services |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,620 ▲ 12 | #1,833 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 26, 2025 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 1.2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #2,837 | #1,408 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | Jun 2025 |
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, Sterling FSE or Web Security Services?
By active installs, Sterling FSE: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Web Security Services, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Sterling FSE or Web Security Services?
Web Security Services, at #1,833 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sterling FSE at #3,620. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Sterling FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Web Security Services?
Sterling FSE is a block theme, Web Security Services 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.