Aster Portfolio vs Minamaze
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Minamaze leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #770, ahead of Aster Portfolio at #2,696. Over the last 7 days Minamaze climbed 2 places and Aster Portfolio slipped 135 places. Minamaze has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 3K+ active installs against 60+ for Aster Portfolio. Downloads this week: Minamaze 215 and Aster Portfolio 31.
| Metric | Aster Portfolio | Minamaze |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,696 ▼ 135 | #770 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 215 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.1★ (69) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 9, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.8 | 1.11.2 |
| Best rank on record | #2,056 | #765 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Jun 2014 |
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 Portfolio or Minamaze?
By active installs, Minamaze: 3K+ sites run it against 60+ for Aster Portfolio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aster Portfolio or Minamaze?
Minamaze, at #770 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Aster Portfolio at #2,696. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aster Portfolio a block theme or a classic theme? And Minamaze?
Aster Portfolio is a classic theme, Minamaze 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.