Mold vs Technicalistic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Technicalistic leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #581, ahead of Mold at #984. Over the last 7 days Technicalistic slipped 14 places and Mold slipped 111 places. Technicalistic has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Mold. Downloads this week: Technicalistic 18 and Mold 11.
| Metric | Mold | Technicalistic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #984 ▼ 111 | #581 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 18 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 3.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #357 | #98 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jun 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, Mold or Technicalistic?
By active installs, Technicalistic: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Mold, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mold or Technicalistic?
Technicalistic, at #581 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mold at #984. 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 Technicalistic?
Mold is a block theme, Technicalistic 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.