CL Classified vs Mistify
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Mistify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #114, ahead of CL Classified at #241. Over the last 7 days Mistify slipped 2 places and CL Classified slipped 9 places. Mistify has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 700+ for CL Classified. Downloads this week: Mistify 187 and CL Classified 132.
| Metric | CL Classified | Mistify |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #241 ▼ 9 | #114 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 132 | 187 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.1 | 1.0.33 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #100 |
| Days in the top 50 | 36 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Oct 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, CL Classified or Mistify?
By active installs, Mistify: 3K+ sites run it against 700+ for CL Classified, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CL Classified or Mistify?
Mistify, at #114 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with CL Classified at #241. 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 Mistify?
CL Classified is a classic theme, Mistify 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.