Hosteria vs RectusMinimum
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hosteria leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #717, ahead of RectusMinimum at #8,164. Over the last 7 days Hosteria slipped 90 places and RectusMinimum slipped 8 places. Hosteria has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 30+ active installs against 20+ for RectusMinimum. Downloads this week: Hosteria 18 and RectusMinimum 7.
| Metric | Hosteria | RectusMinimum |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #717 ▼ 90 | #8,164 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.9 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #402 | #7,845 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 2022 |
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, Hosteria or RectusMinimum?
By active installs, Hosteria: 30+ sites run it against 20+ for RectusMinimum, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hosteria or RectusMinimum?
Hosteria, at #717 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with RectusMinimum at #8,164. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hosteria a block theme or a classic theme? And RectusMinimum?
Hosteria is a classic theme, RectusMinimum 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.