Mold vs TP Blogist
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
TP Blogist leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,053, ahead of Mold at #1,113. Over the last 7 days TP Blogist slipped 10 places and Mold slipped 140 places. TP Blogist has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for Mold. Downloads this week: Mold 11 and TP Blogist 9.
| Metric | Mold | TP Blogist |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,113 ▼ 140 | #1,053 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #357 | #651 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | 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, Mold or TP Blogist?
By active installs, TP Blogist: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for Mold, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Mold or TP Blogist?
TP Blogist, at #1,053 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mold at #1,113. 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 TP Blogist?
Mold is a block theme, TP Blogist 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.