Ashe vs Mahatma
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ashe leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #63, ahead of Mahatma at #7,220. Over the last 7 days Ashe slipped 2 places and Mahatma slipped 44 places. Ashe has the largest install base, roughly 500× the next: 30K+ active installs against 60+ for Mahatma. Downloads this week: Ashe 11,108 and Mahatma 9.
| Metric | Ashe | Mahatma |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #63 ▼ 2 | #7,220 ▼ 44 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11,108 | 9 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (304) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Current version | 2.275 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #6,802 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2018 | Sep 2021 |
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, Ashe or Mahatma?
By active installs, Ashe: 30K+ sites run it against 60+ for Mahatma, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ashe or Mahatma?
Ashe, at #63 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mahatma at #7,220. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ashe a block theme or a classic theme? And Mahatma?
Ashe is a classic theme, Mahatma 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.