Mold vs Papanek
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Mold leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,034, ahead of Papanek at #2,000. Over the last 7 days Mold slipped 117 places and Papanek slipped 3 places. Papanek has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 400+ active installs against 30+ for Mold. Downloads this week: Mold 11 and Papanek 8.
| Metric | Mold | Papanek |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,034 ▼ 117 | #2,000 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (10) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2026 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #357 | #1,878 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | May 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, Mold or Papanek?
By active installs, Papanek: 400+ sites run it against 30+ for Mold, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mold or Papanek?
Mold, at #1,034 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Papanek at #2,000. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Mold a block theme or a classic theme? And Papanek?
Mold is a block theme, Papanek 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.