Catch Base vs Mantra
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Mantra leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #640, ahead of Catch Base at #1,455. Over the last 7 days Mantra climbed 12 places and Catch Base slipped 8 places. Mantra has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 5K+ active installs against 2K+ for Catch Base. Downloads this week: Mantra 68 and Catch Base 50. Ratings: Catch Base 4.8★ from 34 and Mantra 4.5★ from 72 reviews.
| Metric | Catch Base | Mantra |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,455 ▼ 8 | #640 ▲ 12 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 50 | 68 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (34) | 4.5★ (72) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.5.2 | 3.3.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,443 | #640 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | May 2011 |
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, Catch Base or Mantra?
By active installs, Mantra: 5K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Catch Base, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Base or Mantra?
Mantra, at #640 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Base at #1,455. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch Base a block theme or a classic theme? And Mantra?
Catch Base is a classic theme, Mantra 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.