Auto Mechanic 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 #779, ahead of Auto Mechanic at #6,980. Over the last 7 days Minamaze held its place and Auto Mechanic slipped 109 places. Minamaze has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 3K+ active installs against 30+ for Auto Mechanic. Downloads this week: Minamaze 186 and Auto Mechanic 10.
| Metric | Auto Mechanic | Minamaze |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,980 ▼ 109 | #779 ▬ |
| Active installs | 30+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 186 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.1★ (69) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 20, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.0.5 | 1.11.2 |
| Best rank on record | #6,261 | #765 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2024 | 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, Auto Mechanic or Minamaze?
By active installs, Minamaze: 3K+ sites run it against 30+ for Auto Mechanic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Auto Mechanic or Minamaze?
Minamaze, at #779 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Auto Mechanic at #6,980. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Auto Mechanic a block theme or a classic theme? And Minamaze?
Auto Mechanic 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.