WordPress theme comparison
Kadence vs Variable Thema
At a glance
- Kadence has more active installs: 500K+, against fewer than 10 for Variable Thema.
- On a typical day, Kadence is downloaded about 2,839 times, Variable Thema about 2.
- Variable Thema has no reviews yet.
- Kadence was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for Variable Thema.
- Kadence has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Variable Thema.
Line by line
Kadence leads on 3 of 3 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence |  Variable Thema |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5 | – |
| Active installs | 500K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 125.2K | 49 |
| Rating | 4.9(456) | No ratings |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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