Chronus 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 #637, ahead of Chronus at #1,661. Over the last 7 days Mantra climbed 10 places and Chronus slipped 9 places. Mantra has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 5K+ active installs against 1K+ for Chronus. Downloads this week: Mantra 71 and Chronus 35. Ratings: Chronus 4.2★ from 6 and Mantra 4.5★ from 72 reviews.
| Metric | Chronus | Mantra |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,661 ▼ 9 | #637 ▲ 10 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 71 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (6) | 4.5★ (72) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.3 | 3.3.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,645 | #637 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2017 | 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, Chronus or Mantra?
By active installs, Mantra: 5K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Chronus, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chronus or Mantra?
Mantra, at #637 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Chronus at #1,661. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chronus a block theme or a classic theme? And Mantra?
Chronus 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.