Storyline vs Unstruction
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Unstruction leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #508, ahead of Storyline at #882. Over the last 7 days Unstruction slipped 8 places and Storyline slipped 161 places. Unstruction has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 500+ active installs against 20+ for Storyline. Downloads this week: Unstruction 33 and Storyline 16.
| Metric | Storyline | Unstruction |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #882 ▼ 161 | #508 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 33 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #464 | #429 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 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, Storyline or Unstruction?
By active installs, Unstruction: 500+ sites run it against 20+ for Storyline, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Storyline or Unstruction?
Unstruction, at #508 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Storyline at #882. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Storyline a block theme or a classic theme? And Unstruction?
Storyline is a block theme, Unstruction 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.