Car 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 #767, ahead of Car Mechanic at #4,294. Over the last 7 days Minamaze held its place and Car Mechanic slipped 4 places. Minamaze has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 3K+ active installs against 100+ for Car Mechanic. Downloads this week: Minamaze 217 and Car Mechanic 57.
| Metric | Car Mechanic | Minamaze |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,294 ▼ 4 | #767 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 57 | 217 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.1★ (69) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 24, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.9.3 | 1.11.2 |
| Best rank on record | #4,124 | #765 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2022 | 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, Car Mechanic or Minamaze?
By active installs, Minamaze: 3K+ sites run it against 100+ for Car Mechanic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Car Mechanic or Minamaze?
Minamaze, at #767 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Car Mechanic at #4,294. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Car Mechanic a block theme or a classic theme? And Minamaze?
Car 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.