Alternative vs BlogSky
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogSky leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #536, ahead of Alternative at #6,850. Over the last 7 days BlogSky slipped 14 places and Alternative slipped 12 places. BlogSky has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Alternative. Downloads this week: BlogSky 80 and Alternative 7. Ratings: Alternative 5★ from 1 and BlogSky 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Alternative | BlogSky |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,850 ▼ 12 | #536 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 80 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #6,587 | #310 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Jan 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, Alternative or BlogSky?
By active installs, BlogSky: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Alternative, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Alternative or BlogSky?
BlogSky, at #536 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Alternative at #6,850. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Alternative a block theme or a classic theme? And BlogSky?
Alternative is a classic theme, BlogSky 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.