Albatross vs Masonic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Albatross leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #787, ahead of Masonic at #1,765. Over the last 7 days Albatross climbed 10 places and Masonic climbed 2 places. Albatross has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Masonic. Downloads this week: Masonic 40 and Albatross 35. Ratings: Albatross 4.4★ from 5 and Masonic 4.7★ from 38 reviews.
| Metric | Albatross | Masonic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #787 ▲ 10 | #1,765 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 40 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (5) | 4.7★ (38) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 12, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2.4 | 1.3.10 |
| Best rank on record | #787 | #1,759 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Mar 2015 |
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, Albatross or Masonic?
By active installs, Albatross: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Masonic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Albatross or Masonic?
Albatross, at #787 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Masonic at #1,765. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Albatross a block theme or a classic theme? And Masonic?
Albatross is a classic theme, Masonic is a classic 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.