Chromax vs Melos weMagazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Chromax leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #327, ahead of Melos weMagazine at #1,600. Over the last 7 days Chromax slipped 4 places and Melos weMagazine slipped 236 places. Chromax has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 800+ active installs against 20+ for Melos weMagazine. Downloads this week: Chromax 584 and Melos weMagazine 31.
| Metric | Chromax | Melos weMagazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #327 ▼ 4 | #1,600 ▼ 236 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 584 | 31 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.54 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #237 | #661 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | Aug 2026 |
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, Chromax or Melos weMagazine?
By active installs, Chromax: 800+ sites run it against 20+ for Melos weMagazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chromax or Melos weMagazine?
Chromax, at #327 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Melos weMagazine at #1,600. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chromax a block theme or a classic theme? And Melos weMagazine?
Chromax is a classic theme, Melos weMagazine 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.