Bam vs Cream Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bam leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #232, ahead of Cream Magazine at #352. Over the last 7 days Bam climbed 2 places and Cream Magazine climbed 4 places. Bam has the largest install base, roughly 1.2× the next: 6K+ active installs against 5K+ for Cream Magazine. Downloads this week: Bam 171 and Cream Magazine 117. Ratings: Bam 4.7★ from 16 and Cream Magazine 5★ from 12 reviews.
| Metric | Bam | Cream Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #232 ▲ 2 | #352 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 171 | 117 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (16) | 5★ (12) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.6 | 2.1.12 |
| Best rank on record | #229 | #348 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2019 | Mar 2019 |
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, Bam or Cream Magazine?
By active installs, Bam: 6K+ sites run it against 5K+ for Cream Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bam or Cream Magazine?
Bam, at #232 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cream Magazine at #352. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bam a block theme or a classic theme? And Cream Magazine?
Bam is a classic theme, Cream Magazine 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.