Avantis vs Blog Storm
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Avantis leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #85, ahead of Blog Storm at #1,972. Over the last 7 days Avantis slipped 11 places and Blog Storm slipped 4 places. Avantis has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 500+ active installs against 300+ for Blog Storm. Downloads this week: Avantis 263 and Blog Storm 8.
| Metric | Avantis | Blog Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #85 ▼ 11 | #1,972 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 263 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.23 | 1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #47 | #1,871 |
| Days in the top 50 | 4 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Sep 2023 |
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, Avantis or Blog Storm?
By active installs, Avantis: 500+ sites run it against 300+ for Blog Storm, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Avantis or Blog Storm?
Avantis, at #85 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog Storm at #1,972. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Avantis a block theme or a classic theme? And Blog Storm?
Avantis is a classic theme, Blog Storm 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.