CosmosWP vs MultiMagazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CosmosWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #771, ahead of MultiMagazine at #1,531. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP climbed 7 places and MultiMagazine slipped 123 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for MultiMagazine. Downloads this week: CosmosWP 60 and MultiMagazine 12.
| Metric | CosmosWP | MultiMagazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #771 ▲ 7 | #1,531 ▼ 123 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 60 | 12 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 3.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #771 | #465 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | Jun 2026 |
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, CosmosWP or MultiMagazine?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for MultiMagazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or MultiMagazine?
CosmosWP, at #771 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MultiMagazine at #1,531. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CosmosWP a block theme or a classic theme? And MultiMagazine?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, MultiMagazine 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.