Mantra vs Maxwell
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Mantra leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #650, ahead of Maxwell at #744. Over the last 7 days Mantra climbed 1 place and Maxwell climbed 8 places. Mantra has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 5K+ active installs against 3K+ for Maxwell. Downloads this week: Mantra 68 and Maxwell 65. Ratings: Mantra 4.5★ from 72 and Maxwell 4.6★ from 8 reviews.
| Metric | Mantra | Maxwell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #650 ▲ 1 | #744 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 68 | 65 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (72) | 4.6★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.3.4 | 2.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #645 | #744 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2011 | Nov 2016 |
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, Mantra or Maxwell?
By active installs, Mantra: 5K+ sites run it against 3K+ for Maxwell, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mantra or Maxwell?
Mantra, at #650 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Maxwell at #744. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Mantra a block theme or a classic theme? And Maxwell?
Mantra is a classic theme, Maxwell 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.