Melos iMagazine 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 #738, ahead of Melos iMagazine at #3,027. Over the last 7 days Pen climbed 4 places and Melos iMagazine slipped 93 places. Pen has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 2K+ active installs against 50+ for Melos iMagazine. Downloads this week: Pen 60 and Melos iMagazine 9.
| Metric | Melos iMagazine | Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,027 ▼ 93 | #738 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 60 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2026 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,913 | #713 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | 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 iMagazine or Pen?
By active installs, Pen: 2K+ sites run it against 50+ for Melos iMagazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Melos iMagazine or Pen?
Pen, at #738 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Melos iMagazine at #3,027. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Melos iMagazine a block theme or a classic theme? And Pen?
Melos iMagazine 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.