Cenote vs Magze
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 Magze at #3,678. Over the last 7 days Cenote climbed 7 places and Magze climbed 58 places. Cenote has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 4K+ active installs against 100+ for Magze. Downloads this week: Cenote 359 and Magze 12. Ratings: Cenote 5★ from 113 and Magze 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Cenote | Magze |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #454 ▲ 7 | #3,678 ▲ 58 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 359 | 12 |
| Rating | 5★ (113) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | May 29, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.4.3 | 1.0.10 |
| Best rank on record | #453 | #3,263 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Apr 2024 |
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 Magze?
By active installs, Cenote: 4K+ sites run it against 100+ for Magze, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cenote or Magze?
Cenote, at #454 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Magze at #3,678. 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 Magze?
Cenote is a classic theme, Magze 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.