Hotel Galaxy vs MinimalistBlogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
MinimalistBlogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #643, ahead of Hotel Galaxy at #2,977. Over the last 7 days MinimalistBlogger climbed 13 places and Hotel Galaxy slipped 16 places. MinimalistBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 700+ for Hotel Galaxy. Downloads this week: MinimalistBlogger 167 and Hotel Galaxy 32. Ratings: Hotel Galaxy 4.8★ from 67 and MinimalistBlogger 4.6★ from 10 reviews.
| Metric | Hotel Galaxy | MinimalistBlogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,977 ▼ 16 | #643 ▲ 13 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 167 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (67) | 4.6★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.4.46 | 10.2 |
| Best rank on record | #2,933 | #643 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | May 2018 |
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, Hotel Galaxy or MinimalistBlogger?
By active installs, MinimalistBlogger: 3K+ sites run it against 700+ for Hotel Galaxy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hotel Galaxy or MinimalistBlogger?
MinimalistBlogger, at #643 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hotel Galaxy at #2,977. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hotel Galaxy a block theme or a classic theme? And MinimalistBlogger?
Hotel Galaxy is a classic theme, MinimalistBlogger 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.