Mesa WPEX vs Twenty Twenty-Two
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Twenty Twenty-Two leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #14, ahead of Mesa WPEX at #3,267. Over the last 7 days Twenty Twenty-Two held its place and Mesa WPEX slipped 41 places. Twenty Twenty-Two has the largest install base, roughly 500× the next: 100K+ active installs against 200+ for Mesa WPEX. Downloads this week: Twenty Twenty-Two 105,101 and Mesa WPEX 11. Ratings: Mesa WPEX 5★ from 1 and Twenty Twenty-Two 3.2★ from 70 reviews.
| Metric | Mesa WPEX | Twenty Twenty-Two |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,267 ▼ 41 | #14 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 105,101 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 3.2★ (70) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2025 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #3,078 | #5 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 762 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2023 | Jan 2022 |
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, Mesa WPEX or Twenty Twenty-Two?
By active installs, Twenty Twenty-Two: 100K+ sites run it against 200+ for Mesa WPEX, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mesa WPEX or Twenty Twenty-Two?
Twenty Twenty-Two, at #14 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mesa WPEX at #3,267. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Mesa WPEX a block theme or a classic theme? And Twenty Twenty-Two?
Mesa WPEX is a block theme, Twenty Twenty-Two 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.