Catch Fullscreen vs Minimalist Writer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Minimalist Writer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #705, ahead of Catch Fullscreen at #1,952. Over the last 7 days Minimalist Writer slipped 8 places and Catch Fullscreen slipped 5 places. Catch Fullscreen has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Minimalist Writer. Downloads this week: Minimalist Writer 25 and Catch Fullscreen 18. Ratings: Catch Fullscreen 4.8★ from 25 and Minimalist Writer 4★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Catch Fullscreen | Minimalist Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,952 ▼ 5 | #705 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 25 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (25) | 4★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 24, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,940 | #587 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2018 | Oct 2022 |
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 Fullscreen or Minimalist Writer?
By active installs, Catch Fullscreen: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Minimalist Writer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Fullscreen or Minimalist Writer?
Minimalist Writer, at #705 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Fullscreen at #1,952. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch Fullscreen a block theme or a classic theme? And Minimalist Writer?
Catch Fullscreen is a classic theme, Minimalist Writer 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.