Vayu X vs wpOpus FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Vayu X leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,521, ahead of wpOpus FSE at #2,245. Over the last 7 days Vayu X slipped 83 places and wpOpus FSE slipped 162 places. wpOpus FSE has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 100+ active installs against 70+ for Vayu X. Downloads this week: Vayu X 28 and wpOpus FSE 9.
| Metric | Vayu X | wpOpus FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,521 ▼ 83 | #2,245 ▼ 162 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #420 | #1,703 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Jan 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, Vayu X or wpOpus FSE?
By active installs, wpOpus FSE: 100+ sites run it against 70+ for Vayu X, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Vayu X or wpOpus FSE?
Vayu X, at #1,521 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with wpOpus FSE at #2,245. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Vayu X a block theme or a classic theme? And wpOpus FSE?
Vayu X is a block theme, wpOpus FSE 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.