Magazine Booster vs MultiMagazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Magazine Booster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #661, ahead of MultiMagazine at #1,577. Over the last 7 days Magazine Booster climbed 1 place and MultiMagazine slipped 159 places. Magazine Booster has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 200+ active installs against 40+ for MultiMagazine. Downloads this week: Magazine Booster 22 and MultiMagazine 12.
| Metric | Magazine Booster | MultiMagazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #661 ▲ 1 | #1,577 ▼ 159 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 3.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #462 | #465 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 |
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, Magazine Booster or MultiMagazine?
By active installs, Magazine Booster: 200+ sites run it against 40+ for MultiMagazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Magazine Booster or MultiMagazine?
Magazine Booster, at #661 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MultiMagazine at #1,577. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Magazine Booster a block theme or a classic theme? And MultiMagazine?
Magazine Booster is a classic theme, MultiMagazine 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.