Aster Cleaning Service vs Moonlit Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Aster Cleaning Service leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,802, ahead of Moonlit Dark at #6,977. Over the last 7 days Aster Cleaning Service slipped 138 places and Moonlit Dark slipped 100 places. Moonlit Dark has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 40+ active installs against 10+ for Aster Cleaning Service. Downloads this week: Aster Cleaning Service 42 and Moonlit Dark 12.
| Metric | Aster Cleaning Service | Moonlit Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,802 ▼ 138 | #6,977 ▼ 100 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 42 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 1.6.5 |
| Best rank on record | #668 | #6,611 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 2023 |
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, Aster Cleaning Service or Moonlit Dark?
By active installs, Moonlit Dark: 40+ sites run it against 10+ for Aster Cleaning Service, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aster Cleaning Service or Moonlit Dark?
Aster Cleaning Service, at #1,802 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Moonlit Dark at #6,977. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aster Cleaning Service a block theme or a classic theme? And Moonlit Dark?
Aster Cleaning Service is a classic theme, Moonlit Dark 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.