Esteem vs Masonry
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Esteem leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,186, ahead of Masonry at #6,709. Over the last 7 days Esteem slipped 1 place and Masonry slipped 19 places. Esteem has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Masonry. Downloads this week: Esteem 64 and Masonry 12.
| Metric | Esteem | Masonry |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,186 ▼ 1 | #6,709 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 64 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (46) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2025 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.3.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,172 | #6,533 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2014 | Oct 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, Esteem or Masonry?
By active installs, Esteem: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Masonry, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Esteem or Masonry?
Esteem, at #1,186 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Masonry at #6,709. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Esteem a block theme or a classic theme? And Masonry?
Esteem is a classic theme, Masonry 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.