WordPress theme comparison
Neve vs Writer FSE
At a glance
- Neve has more active installs: 200K+, against 100+ for Writer FSE.
- On a typical day, Neve is downloaded about 2,198 times, Writer FSE about 1.
- Writer FSE has no reviews yet.
- Neve was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Writer FSE.
- Neve has been around longer: since 2018, against 2023 for Writer FSE.
Line by line
Neve leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Neve |  Writer FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16 | #3,597 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 124.4K | 103 |
| Rating | 4.7(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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