Airin Blog vs Classy Blogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Airin Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,877, ahead of Classy Blogger at #3,256. Over the last 7 days Airin Blog slipped 10 places and Classy Blogger slipped 17 places. Airin Blog has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 300+ active installs against 200+ for Classy Blogger. Downloads this week: Airin Blog 17 and Classy Blogger 12.
| Metric | Airin Blog | Classy Blogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,877 ▼ 10 | #3,256 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 12 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.8 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,705 | #2,994 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Jun 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, Airin Blog or Classy Blogger?
By active installs, Airin Blog: 300+ sites run it against 200+ for Classy Blogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Airin Blog or Classy Blogger?
Airin Blog, at #1,877 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Classy Blogger at #3,256. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Airin Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Classy Blogger?
Airin Blog is a classic theme, Classy Blogger 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.