Makoa vs Mold
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Makoa leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #903, ahead of Mold at #994. Over the last 7 days Makoa slipped 20 places and Mold slipped 93 places. Makoa has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 400+ active installs against 30+ for Mold. Downloads this week: Makoa 21 and Mold 11.
| Metric | Makoa | Mold |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #903 ▼ 20 | #994 ▼ 93 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #788 | #357 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2025 | Sep 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, Makoa or Mold?
By active installs, Makoa: 400+ sites run it against 30+ for Mold, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Makoa or Mold?
Makoa, at #903 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mold at #994. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Makoa a block theme or a classic theme? And Mold?
Makoa is a block theme, Mold is a block 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.