Author Blog vs Author Blog Pro
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Author Blog Pro leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #299, ahead of Author Blog at #5,428. Over the last 7 days Author Blog Pro slipped 41 places and Author Blog slipped 1 place. Author Blog has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 100+ active installs against 70+ for Author Blog Pro. Downloads this week: Author Blog Pro 26 and Author Blog 10.
| Metric | Author Blog | Author Blog Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,428 ▼ 1 | #299 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 26 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2025 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.26 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #5,259 | #166 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2021 | Sep 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, Author Blog or Author Blog Pro?
By active installs, Author Blog: 100+ sites run it against 70+ for Author Blog Pro, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Author Blog or Author Blog Pro?
Author Blog Pro, at #299 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Author Blog at #5,428. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Author Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Author Blog Pro?
Author Blog is a classic theme, Author Blog Pro 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.