Cenote vs HitMag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HitMag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #225, ahead of Cenote at #454. Over the last 7 days HitMag climbed 2 places and Cenote climbed 7 places. HitMag has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 8K+ active installs against 4K+ for Cenote. Downloads this week: Cenote 359 and HitMag 208. Ratings: Cenote 5★ from 113 and HitMag 4.9★ from 23 reviews.
| Metric | Cenote | HitMag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #454 ▲ 7 | #225 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 359 | 208 |
| Rating | 5★ (113) | 4.9★ (23) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.3 | 1.4.5 |
| Best rank on record | #453 | #224 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Aug 2017 |
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, Cenote or HitMag?
By active installs, HitMag: 8K+ sites run it against 4K+ for Cenote, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cenote or HitMag?
HitMag, at #225 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cenote at #454. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cenote a block theme or a classic theme? And HitMag?
Cenote is a classic theme, HitMag 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.