Bam vs Sublime 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
Bam leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #230, ahead of Sublime Blog at #6,312. Over the last 7 days Bam slipped 3 places and Sublime Blog slipped 42 places. Bam has the largest install base, roughly 60× the next: 6K+ active installs against 100+ for Sublime Blog. Downloads this week: Bam 213 and Sublime Blog 14. Ratings: Bam 4.7★ from 16 and Sublime Blog 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Bam | Sublime Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #230 ▼ 3 | #6,312 ▼ 42 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 213 | 14 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (16) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.6 | 1.1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #224 | #5,923 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2019 | Mar 2020 |
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 Sublime Blog?
By active installs, Bam: 6K+ sites run it against 100+ for Sublime Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bam or Sublime Blog?
Bam, at #230 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sublime Blog at #6,312. 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 Sublime Blog?
Bam is a classic theme, Sublime 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.