Minamaze GoDark vs Recruitment
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Recruitment leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,445, ahead of Minamaze GoDark at #6,063. Over the last 7 days Recruitment slipped 13 places and Minamaze GoDark slipped 89 places. Recruitment has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Minamaze GoDark. Downloads this week: Minamaze GoDark 8 and Recruitment 8.
| Metric | Minamaze GoDark | Recruitment |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,063 ▼ 89 | #1,445 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #4,957 | #1,185 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2025 | Jan 2026 |
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, Minamaze GoDark or Recruitment?
By active installs, Recruitment: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Minamaze GoDark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Minamaze GoDark or Recruitment?
Recruitment, at #1,445 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Minamaze GoDark at #6,063. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Minamaze GoDark a block theme or a classic theme? And Recruitment?
Minamaze GoDark is a classic theme, Recruitment 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.