Metro Magazine vs Minimalistblog Stories
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Minimalistblog Stories leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #256, ahead of Metro Magazine at #1,913. Over the last 7 days Minimalistblog Stories slipped 8 places and Metro Magazine climbed 4 places. Metro Magazine has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Minimalistblog Stories. Downloads this week: Metro Magazine 64 and Minimalistblog Stories 29.
| Metric | Metro Magazine | Minimalistblog Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,913 ▲ 4 | #256 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 64 | 29 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (31) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.3 | 1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,903 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 7 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2016 | Jan 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, Metro Magazine or Minimalistblog Stories?
By active installs, Metro Magazine: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Minimalistblog Stories, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Metro Magazine or Minimalistblog Stories?
Minimalistblog Stories, at #256 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Metro Magazine at #1,913. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Metro Magazine a block theme or a classic theme? And Minimalistblog Stories?
Metro Magazine is a classic theme, Minimalistblog Stories 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.