Amber Blog vs Podcastin
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Amber Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #512, ahead of Podcastin at #5,120. Over the last 7 days Amber Blog slipped 13 places and Podcastin slipped 22 places. Amber Blog has the largest install base, roughly 3.8× the next: 300+ active installs against 80+ for Podcastin. Downloads this week: Amber Blog 19 and Podcastin 10.
| Metric | Amber Blog | Podcastin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #512 ▼ 13 | #5,120 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 27, 2026 | May 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.10 |
| Best rank on record | #319 | #4,541 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Jan 2024 |
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, Amber Blog or Podcastin?
By active installs, Amber Blog: 300+ sites run it against 80+ for Podcastin, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Amber Blog or Podcastin?
Amber Blog, at #512 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Podcastin at #5,120. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Amber Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Podcastin?
Amber Blog is a classic theme, Podcastin 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.