Amber Blog vs Storm Diary
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 #511, ahead of Storm Diary at #5,181. Over the last 7 days Amber Blog held its place and Storm Diary slipped 158 places. Amber Blog has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 300+ active installs against 30+ for Storm Diary. Downloads this week: Amber Blog 19 and Storm Diary 8.
| Metric | Amber Blog | Storm Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #511 ▬ | #5,181 ▼ 158 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #319 | #4,135 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Jul 2025 |
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 Storm Diary?
By active installs, Amber Blog: 300+ sites run it against 30+ for Storm Diary, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Amber Blog or Storm Diary?
Amber Blog, at #511 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Storm Diary at #5,181. 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 Storm Diary?
Amber Blog is a classic theme, Storm Diary 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.