Consulting vs Minimalista Base
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Consulting leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #117, ahead of Minimalista Base at #4,307. Over the last 7 days Consulting slipped 2 places and Minimalista Base slipped 31 places. Consulting has the largest install base, roughly 111× the next: 10K+ active installs against 90+ for Minimalista Base. Downloads this week: Consulting 127 and Minimalista Base 17.
| Metric | Consulting | Minimalista Base |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #117 ▼ 2 | #4,307 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 127 | 17 |
| Rating | 3★ (19) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 8, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.2 | 1.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #111 | #3,887 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Jul 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, Consulting or Minimalista Base?
By active installs, Consulting: 10K+ sites run it against 90+ for Minimalista Base, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Consulting or Minimalista Base?
Consulting, at #117 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Minimalista Base at #4,307. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Consulting a block theme or a classic theme? And Minimalista Base?
Consulting is a classic theme, Minimalista Base 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.