WordPress theme comparison
Kadence vs Start Stackable
At a glance
- Kadence has more active installs: 500K+, against fewer than 10 for Start Stackable.
- On a typical day, Kadence is downloaded about 2,806 times, Start Stackable about 5.
- Start Stackable has no reviews yet.
- Kadence was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Start Stackable.
- Kadence has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Start Stackable.
Line by line
Kadence leads on 3 of 3 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence |  Start Stackable |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5 | – |
| Active installs | 500K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 119.1K | 84 |
| Rating | 4.9(456) | No ratings |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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