Arkhe vs BlogView
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogView leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #256, ahead of Arkhe at #312. Over the last 7 days BlogView slipped 60 places and Arkhe climbed 1 place. Arkhe has the largest install base, roughly 80× the next: 4K+ active installs against 50+ for BlogView. Downloads this week: Arkhe 325 and BlogView 46.
| Metric | Arkhe | BlogView |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #312 ▲ 1 | #256 ▼ 60 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 325 | 46 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.14.0 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #300 | #165 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | Oct 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, Arkhe or BlogView?
By active installs, Arkhe: 4K+ sites run it against 50+ for BlogView, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arkhe or BlogView?
BlogView, at #256 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Arkhe at #312. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arkhe a block theme or a classic theme? And BlogView?
Arkhe is a classic theme, BlogView 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.