GeneratePress vs Makara
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
GeneratePress leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #11, ahead of Makara at #5,507. Over the last 7 days GeneratePress held its place and Makara slipped 19 places. GeneratePress has the largest install base, roughly 5000× the next: 500K+ active installs against 100+ for Makara. Downloads this week: GeneratePress 9,099 and Makara 8.
| Metric | GeneratePress | Makara |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #11 ▬ | #5,507 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9,099 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1,427) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 1, 2025 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Current version | 3.6.1 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #10 | #5,191 |
| Days in the top 50 | 771 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2014 | Apr 2022 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 22 | 0 |
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, GeneratePress or Makara?
By active installs, GeneratePress: 500K+ sites run it against 100+ for Makara, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GeneratePress or Makara?
GeneratePress, at #11 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Makara at #5,507. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is GeneratePress a block theme or a classic theme? And Makara?
GeneratePress is a classic theme, Makara 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.