Arvity vs Head 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
Arvity leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #148, ahead of Head Blog at #906. Over the last 7 days Head Blog climbed 13 places. Head Blog has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 2K+ active installs against 60+ for Arvity. Downloads this week: Arvity 94 and Head Blog 50.
| Metric | Arvity | Head Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #148 — | #906 ▲ 13 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 94 | 50 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #123 | #903 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Apr 2018 |
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, Arvity or Head Blog?
By active installs, Head Blog: 2K+ sites run it against 60+ for Arvity, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arvity or Head Blog?
Arvity, at #148 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Head Blog at #906. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arvity a block theme or a classic theme? And Head Blog?
Arvity is a classic theme, Head 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.