Abril vs Blogsum
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogsum leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #123, ahead of Abril at #7,181. Over the last 7 days Blogsum slipped 16 places and Abril slipped 14 places. Blogsum has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 100+ active installs against 60+ for Abril. Downloads this week: Blogsum 84 and Abril 8.
| Metric | Abril | Blogsum |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,181 ▼ 14 | #123 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 84 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 29, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #6,858 | #101 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2021 | Sep 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, Abril or Blogsum?
By active installs, Blogsum: 100+ sites run it against 60+ for Abril, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Abril or Blogsum?
Blogsum, at #123 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Abril at #7,181. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Abril a block theme or a classic theme? And Blogsum?
Abril is a classic theme, Blogsum 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.