Expert Mechanic vs Hestia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hestia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #30, ahead of Expert Mechanic at #5,735. Over the last 7 days Hestia slipped 1 place and Expert Mechanic slipped 46 places. Hestia has the largest install base, roughly 700× the next: 70K+ active installs against 100+ for Expert Mechanic. Downloads this week: Hestia 5,952 and Expert Mechanic 13. Ratings: Expert Mechanic 5★ from 2 and Hestia 4.8★ from 563 reviews.
| Metric | Expert Mechanic | Hestia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,735 ▼ 46 | #30 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 5,952 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.8★ (563) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 27, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.5.9 | 3.3.8 |
| Best rank on record | #5,453 | #26 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 766 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2020 | May 2017 |
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, Expert Mechanic or Hestia?
By active installs, Hestia: 70K+ sites run it against 100+ for Expert Mechanic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Expert Mechanic or Hestia?
Hestia, at #30 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Expert Mechanic at #5,735. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Expert Mechanic a block theme or a classic theme? And Hestia?
Expert Mechanic is a classic theme, Hestia 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.