Bado Blog vs Minimalist Blogger X
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bado Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,143, ahead of Minimalist Blogger X at #1,244. Over the last 7 days Bado Blog slipped 5 places and Minimalist Blogger X slipped 7 places. Minimalist Blogger X has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 600+ active installs against 300+ for Bado Blog. Downloads this week: Minimalist Blogger X 123 and Bado Blog 15.
| Metric | Bado Blog | Minimalist Blogger X |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,143 ▼ 5 | #1,244 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 123 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.3 | 2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #916 | #1,130 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Jun 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, Bado Blog or Minimalist Blogger X?
By active installs, Minimalist Blogger X: 600+ sites run it against 300+ for Bado Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bado Blog or Minimalist Blogger X?
Bado Blog, at #1,143 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Minimalist Blogger X at #1,244. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bado Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Minimalist Blogger X?
Bado Blog is a classic theme, Minimalist Blogger X 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.