Classic Cosmetics vs Minamaze
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Minamaze leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #765, ahead of Classic Cosmetics at #4,029. Over the last 7 days Minamaze climbed 20 places and Classic Cosmetics slipped 116 places. Minamaze has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 3K+ active installs against 100+ for Classic Cosmetics. Downloads this week: Minamaze 120 and Classic Cosmetics 18. Ratings: Classic Cosmetics 5★ from 2 and Minamaze 4.1★ from 69 reviews.
| Metric | Classic Cosmetics | Minamaze |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,029 ▼ 116 | #765 ▲ 20 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 120 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.1★ (69) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 10, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.7.3 | 1.11.2 |
| Best rank on record | #3,466 | #765 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Jun 2014 |
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, Classic Cosmetics or Minamaze?
By active installs, Minamaze: 3K+ sites run it against 100+ for Classic Cosmetics, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Classic Cosmetics or Minamaze?
Minamaze, at #765 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Classic Cosmetics at #4,029. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Classic Cosmetics a block theme or a classic theme? And Minamaze?
Classic Cosmetics is a classic theme, Minamaze 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.