Sydney vs Unifield
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Sydney leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #33, ahead of Unifield at #8,137. Over the last 7 days Sydney slipped 2 places and Unifield held its place. Sydney has the largest install base, roughly 1600× the next: 80K+ active installs against 50+ for Unifield. Downloads this week: Sydney 20,108 and Unifield 8.
| Metric | Sydney | Unifield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #33 ▼ 2 | #8,137 ▬ |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20,108 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (794) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.73 | 3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #30 | #7,839 |
| Days in the top 50 | 761 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2015 | Apr 2017 |
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, Sydney or Unifield?
By active installs, Sydney: 80K+ sites run it against 50+ for Unifield, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Sydney or Unifield?
Sydney, at #33 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Unifield at #8,137. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Sydney a block theme or a classic theme? And Unifield?
Sydney is a classic theme, Unifield 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.