Masthead vs T7ix Mercury lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Masthead leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #883, ahead of T7ix Mercury lite at #7,264. Over the last 7 days Masthead slipped 207 places and T7ix Mercury lite slipped 212 places. Masthead has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 20+ active installs against 10+ for T7ix Mercury lite. Downloads this week: Masthead 17 and T7ix Mercury lite 7.
| Metric | Masthead | T7ix Mercury lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #883 ▼ 207 | #7,264 ▼ 212 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.6264.1804 | 1.3.97 |
| Best rank on record | #469 | #6,380 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Mar 2025 |
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, Masthead or T7ix Mercury lite?
By active installs, Masthead: 20+ sites run it against 10+ for T7ix Mercury lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Masthead or T7ix Mercury lite?
Masthead, at #883 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with T7ix Mercury lite at #7,264. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Masthead a block theme or a classic theme? And T7ix Mercury lite?
Masthead is a block theme, T7ix Mercury lite 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.