Alo Blog vs WPKites
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 WPKites at #2,001. Over the last 7 days WPKites slipped 9 places. WPKites has the largest install base, roughly 8.3× the next: 500+ active installs against 60+ for Alo Blog. Downloads this week: Alo Blog 48 and WPKites 30. Ratings: Alo Blog 5★ from 1 and WPKites 5★ from 8 reviews.
| Metric | Alo Blog | WPKites |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #169 — | #2,001 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 48 | 30 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.4.6.3 |
| Best rank on record | #147 | #1,890 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Feb 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 WPKites?
By active installs, WPKites: 500+ sites run it against 60+ for Alo Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Alo Blog or WPKites?
Alo Blog, at #169 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with WPKites at #2,001. 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 WPKites?
Alo Blog is a classic theme, WPKites 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.