Minamaze vs VortexNews
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 #768, ahead of VortexNews at #3,908. Over the last 7 days Minamaze climbed 16 places and VortexNews slipped 9 places. Minamaze has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 3K+ active installs against 100+ for VortexNews. Downloads this week: Minamaze 175 and VortexNews 10.
| Metric | Minamaze | VortexNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #768 ▲ 16 | #3,908 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 175 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.1★ (69) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 8, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.11.2 | 2.4.7 |
| Best rank on record | #765 | #3,753 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2014 | Aug 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 VortexNews?
By active installs, Minamaze: 3K+ sites run it against 100+ for VortexNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Minamaze or VortexNews?
Minamaze, at #768 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VortexNews at #3,908. 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 VortexNews?
Minamaze is a classic theme, VortexNews 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.