Hestia vs Mustang Lite
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 #28, ahead of Mustang Lite at #7,326. Over the last 7 days Hestia held its place and Mustang Lite climbed 1 place. Hestia has the largest install base, roughly 700× the next: 70K+ active installs against 100+ for Mustang Lite. Downloads this week: Hestia 19,819 and Mustang Lite 9. Ratings: Hestia 4.8★ from 563 and Mustang Lite 5★ from 8 reviews.
| Metric | Hestia | Mustang Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #28 ▬ | #7,326 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19,819 | 9 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (563) | 5★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Current version | 3.3.8 | 2.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #26 | #7,180 |
| Days in the top 50 | 754 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Sep 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, Hestia or Mustang Lite?
By active installs, Hestia: 70K+ sites run it against 100+ for Mustang Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hestia or Mustang Lite?
Hestia, at #28 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mustang Lite at #7,326. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hestia a block theme or a classic theme? And Mustang Lite?
Hestia is a classic theme, Mustang Lite 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.