Monobase vs ORO
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Monobase leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,770, ahead of ORO at #5,418. Over the last 7 days Monobase slipped 16 places and ORO climbed 24 places. Monobase has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for ORO. Downloads this week: Monobase 14 and ORO 8. Ratings: Monobase 4.3★ from 4 and ORO 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Monobase | ORO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,770 ▼ 16 | #5,418 ▲ 24 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (4) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,290 | #5,409 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2025 | Feb 2021 |
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, Monobase or ORO?
By active installs, Monobase: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for ORO, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Monobase or ORO?
Monobase, at #1,770 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ORO at #5,418. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Monobase a block theme or a classic theme? And ORO?
Monobase is a classic theme, ORO 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.