Alchemist vs Multipurpose for Elementor
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Multipurpose for Elementor leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #799, ahead of Alchemist at #6,458. Over the last 7 days Multipurpose for Elementor slipped 67 places and Alchemist slipped 4 places. Alchemist has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Multipurpose for Elementor. Downloads this week: Multipurpose for Elementor 61 and Alchemist 7.
| Metric | Alchemist | Multipurpose for Elementor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,458 ▼ 4 | #799 ▼ 67 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 61 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.1 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #6,223 | #503 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2019 | 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, Alchemist or Multipurpose for Elementor?
By active installs, Alchemist: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Multipurpose for Elementor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Alchemist or Multipurpose for Elementor?
Multipurpose for Elementor, at #799 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Alchemist at #6,458. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Alchemist a block theme or a classic theme? And Multipurpose for Elementor?
Alchemist is a classic theme, Multipurpose for Elementor 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.