Articlewave vs Azure Blogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Azure Blogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,443, ahead of Articlewave at #3,162. Over the last 7 days Azure Blogger slipped 19 places and Articlewave slipped 13 places. Azure Blogger has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Articlewave. Downloads this week: Azure Blogger 12 and Articlewave 11.
| Metric | Articlewave | Azure Blogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,162 ▼ 13 | #1,443 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 2, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.5 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #2,928 | #1,134 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | May 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, Articlewave or Azure Blogger?
By active installs, Azure Blogger: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Articlewave, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Articlewave or Azure Blogger?
Azure Blogger, at #1,443 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Articlewave at #3,162. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Articlewave a block theme or a classic theme? And Azure Blogger?
Articlewave is a classic theme, Azure Blogger 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.