CL Classified vs Mesmerize
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Mesmerize leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #99, ahead of CL Classified at #237. Over the last 7 days Mesmerize climbed 1 place and CL Classified slipped 8 places. Mesmerize has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 10K+ active installs against 700+ for CL Classified. Downloads this week: Mesmerize 662 and CL Classified 101. Ratings: CL Classified 5★ from 1 and Mesmerize 4.8★ from 348 reviews.
| Metric | CL Classified | Mesmerize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #237 ▼ 8 | #99 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 101 | 662 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.8★ (348) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.1 | 1.6.187 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #97 |
| Days in the top 50 | 36 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Nov 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, CL Classified or Mesmerize?
By active installs, Mesmerize: 10K+ sites run it against 700+ for CL Classified, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CL Classified or Mesmerize?
Mesmerize, at #99 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with CL Classified at #237. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CL Classified a block theme or a classic theme? And Mesmerize?
CL Classified is a classic theme, Mesmerize 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.