Twenty Fifteen vs Verdandi
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Twenty Fifteen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #42, ahead of Verdandi at #4,302. Over the last 7 days Twenty Fifteen climbed 1 place and Verdandi slipped 64 places. Twenty Fifteen has the largest install base, roughly 600× the next: 60K+ active installs against 100+ for Verdandi. Downloads this week: Twenty Fifteen 23,503 and Verdandi 7. Ratings: Twenty Fifteen 4.4★ from 54 and Verdandi 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Twenty Fifteen | Verdandi |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #42 ▲ 1 | #4,302 ▼ 64 |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23,503 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (54) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.3 | 1.14.1 |
| Best rank on record | #37 | #3,964 |
| Days in the top 50 | 737 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2014 | 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, Twenty Fifteen or Verdandi?
By active installs, Twenty Fifteen: 60K+ sites run it against 100+ for Verdandi, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Twenty Fifteen or Verdandi?
Twenty Fifteen, at #42 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Verdandi at #4,302. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Twenty Fifteen a block theme or a classic theme? And Verdandi?
Twenty Fifteen is a classic theme, Verdandi 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.