All Purpose 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 All Purpose at #8,422. Over the last 7 days PostBlog climbed 9 places and All Purpose slipped 5 places. PostBlog has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 600+ active installs against 20+ for All Purpose. Downloads this week: PostBlog 28 and All Purpose 9.
| Metric | All Purpose | PostBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,422 ▼ 5 | #540 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 28 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.6 | 3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #8,109 | #390 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | 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, All Purpose or PostBlog?
By active installs, PostBlog: 600+ sites run it against 20+ for All Purpose, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, All Purpose or PostBlog?
PostBlog, at #540 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with All Purpose at #8,422. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is All Purpose a block theme or a classic theme? And PostBlog?
All Purpose is a classic 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.