Minamaze vs Moonlit Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Minamaze leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #772, ahead of Moonlit Dark at #6,977. Over the last 7 days Minamaze slipped 7 places and Moonlit Dark slipped 100 places. Minamaze has the largest install base, roughly 75× the next: 3K+ active installs against 40+ for Moonlit Dark. Downloads this week: Minamaze 226 and Moonlit Dark 12. Ratings: Minamaze 4.1★ from 69 and Moonlit Dark 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Minamaze | Moonlit Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #772 ▼ 7 | #6,977 ▼ 100 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 226 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.1★ (69) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 8, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.11.2 | 1.6.5 |
| Best rank on record | #765 | #6,611 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2014 | Jul 2023 |
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 or Moonlit Dark?
By active installs, Minamaze: 3K+ sites run it against 40+ for Moonlit Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Minamaze or Moonlit Dark?
Minamaze, at #772 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Moonlit Dark at #6,977. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Minamaze a block theme or a classic theme? And Moonlit Dark?
Minamaze is a classic theme, Moonlit Dark 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.