Arowana vs Esports Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Esports Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,948, ahead of Arowana at #4,524. Over the last 7 days Esports Blog slipped 21 places and Arowana slipped 11 places. Arowana has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Esports Blog. Downloads this week: Arowana 16 and Esports Blog 16.
| Metric | Arowana | Esports Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,524 ▼ 11 | #1,948 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 16 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (8) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 21.3 | 2.6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #4,224 | #1,561 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2019 | Aug 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, Arowana or Esports Blog?
By active installs, Arowana: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Esports Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arowana or Esports Blog?
Esports Blog, at #1,948 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Arowana at #4,524. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arowana a block theme or a classic theme? And Esports Blog?
Arowana is a classic theme, Esports Blog 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.