AyaMagazine vs Blogrid
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogrid leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,091, ahead of AyaMagazine at #8,529. Over the last 7 days Blogrid climbed 25 places and AyaMagazine slipped 5 places. Blogrid has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 1K+ active installs against 10+ for AyaMagazine. Downloads this week: Blogrid 76 and AyaMagazine 9.
| Metric | AyaMagazine | Blogrid |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,529 ▼ 5 | #1,091 ▲ 25 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 76 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 5.9 |
| Best rank on record | #8,243 | #1,089 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Oct 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, AyaMagazine or Blogrid?
By active installs, Blogrid: 1K+ sites run it against 10+ for AyaMagazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AyaMagazine or Blogrid?
Blogrid, at #1,091 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with AyaMagazine at #8,529. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is AyaMagazine a block theme or a classic theme? And Blogrid?
AyaMagazine is a classic theme, Blogrid 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.