Alo Blog vs WPHester
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 #177, ahead of WPHester at #7,778. Over the last 7 days Alo Blog slipped 22 places and WPHester slipped 39 places. Alo Blog has the largest install base, roughly 2.7× the next: 80+ active installs against 30+ for WPHester. Downloads this week: Alo Blog 55 and WPHester 7. Ratings: Alo Blog 5★ from 1 and WPHester 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Alo Blog | WPHester |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #177 ▼ 22 | #7,778 ▼ 39 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 55 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #147 | #7,246 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Apr 2022 |
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 WPHester?
By active installs, Alo Blog: 80+ sites run it against 30+ for WPHester, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Alo Blog or WPHester?
Alo Blog, at #177 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with WPHester at #7,778. 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 WPHester?
Alo Blog is a classic theme, WPHester 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.