Avantis vs Emerge 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
Avantis leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #84, ahead of Emerge Blog at #399. Over the last 7 days Avantis slipped 8 places and Emerge Blog slipped 3 places. Emerge Blog has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1K+ active installs against 500+ for Avantis. Downloads this week: Avantis 282 and Emerge Blog 16.
| Metric | Avantis | Emerge Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #84 ▼ 8 | #399 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 282 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.23 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #47 | #394 |
| Days in the top 50 | 4 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | May 2024 |
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 Emerge Blog?
By active installs, Emerge Blog: 1K+ sites run it against 500+ for Avantis, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Avantis or Emerge Blog?
Avantis, at #84 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Emerge Blog at #399. 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 Emerge Blog?
Avantis is a classic theme, Emerge 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.