Azuma vs Cenote
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cenote leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #454, ahead of Azuma at #2,612. Over the last 7 days Cenote climbed 7 places and Azuma climbed 3 places. Cenote has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 4K+ active installs against 500+ for Azuma. Downloads this week: Cenote 359 and Azuma 7.
| Metric | Azuma | Cenote |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,612 ▲ 3 | #454 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 359 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (113) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2025 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6 | 1.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #2,522 | #453 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2019 | May 2018 |
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, Azuma or Cenote?
By active installs, Cenote: 4K+ sites run it against 500+ for Azuma, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Azuma or Cenote?
Cenote, at #454 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Azuma at #2,612. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Azuma a block theme or a classic theme? And Cenote?
Azuma is a classic theme, Cenote 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.

