Akita Blog vs PostBlog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PostBlog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #540, ahead of Akita Blog at #2,257. Over the last 7 days PostBlog climbed 9 places and Akita Blog climbed 2 places. PostBlog has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for Akita Blog. Downloads this week: PostBlog 28 and Akita Blog 8.
| Metric | Akita Blog | PostBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,257 ▲ 2 | #540 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 28 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,781 | #390 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2025 | May 2025 |
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, Akita Blog or PostBlog?
By active installs, PostBlog: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for Akita Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Akita Blog or PostBlog?
PostBlog, at #540 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Akita Blog at #2,257. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Akita Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And PostBlog?
Akita Blog is a block theme, PostBlog 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.