Absolute 2026 vs Mold
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Mold leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,193, ahead of Absolute 2026 at #1,908. Over the last 7 days Mold slipped 199 places and Absolute 2026 slipped 103 places. Absolute 2026 has the largest install base: 20+ active installs against 20+ for Mold. Downloads this week: Absolute 2026 15 and Mold 11.
| Metric | Absolute 2026 | Mold |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,908 ▼ 103 | #1,193 ▼ 199 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.1 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #936 | #357 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, Absolute 2026 or Mold?
By active installs, Absolute 2026: 20+ sites run it against 20+ for Mold, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Absolute 2026 or Mold?
Mold, at #1,193 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Absolute 2026 at #1,908. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Absolute 2026 a block theme or a classic theme? And Mold?
Absolute 2026 is a block theme, Mold 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.