Alo Blog vs BlogPulse
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Alo Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #169, ahead of BlogPulse at #814. Over the last 7 days BlogPulse climbed 3 places. Alo Blog has the largest install base, roughly 1.2× the next: 60+ active installs against 50+ for BlogPulse. Downloads this week: Alo Blog 48 and BlogPulse 28.
| Metric | Alo Blog | BlogPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #169 — | #814 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 48 | 28 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #147 | #397 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Aug 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, Alo Blog or BlogPulse?
By active installs, Alo Blog: 60+ sites run it against 50+ for BlogPulse, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Alo Blog or BlogPulse?
Alo Blog, at #169 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlogPulse at #814. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Alo Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And BlogPulse?
Alo Blog is a classic theme, BlogPulse 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.