Mantra vs Neux
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 #634, ahead of Neux at #5,914. Over the last 7 days Mantra climbed 4 places and Neux climbed 25 places. Mantra has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 5K+ active installs against 100+ for Neux. Downloads this week: Mantra 196 and Neux 12. Ratings: Mantra 4.5★ from 72 and Neux 3.7★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | Mantra | Neux |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #634 ▲ 4 | #5,914 ▲ 25 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 196 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (72) | 3.7★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.3.4 | 2.12.2 |
| Best rank on record | #633 | #5,893 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2011 | Apr 2019 |
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 Neux?
By active installs, Mantra: 5K+ sites run it against 100+ for Neux, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mantra or Neux?
Mantra, at #634 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Neux at #5,914. 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 Neux?
Mantra is a classic theme, Neux 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.