Melos Grid vs Pen
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #741, ahead of Melos Grid at #7,363. Over the last 7 days Pen slipped 8 places and Melos Grid slipped 7 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 29× the next: 2K+ active installs against 70+ for Melos Grid. Downloads this week: Pen 63 and Melos Grid 8.
| Metric | Melos Grid | Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,363 ▼ 7 | #741 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 63 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2026 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #6,948 | #713 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2020 | May 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, Melos Grid or Pen?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 70+ for Melos Grid, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Melos Grid or Pen?
Pen, at #741 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Melos Grid at #7,363. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Melos Grid a block theme or a classic theme? And Pen?
Melos Grid is a classic theme, Pen 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.