Baristo vs Flex Blogging
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Baristo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,064, ahead of Flex Blogging at #1,082. Over the last 7 days Flex Blogging slipped 1 place. Flex Blogging has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 200+ active installs against 10+ for Baristo.
| Metric | Baristo | Flex Blogging |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,064 — | #1,082 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | — | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #1,064 | #690 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Dec 2025 |
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, Baristo or Flex Blogging?
By active installs, Flex Blogging: 200+ sites run it against 10+ for Baristo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Baristo or Flex Blogging?
Baristo, at #1,064 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Flex Blogging at #1,082. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Baristo a block theme or a classic theme? And Flex Blogging?
Baristo is a classic theme, Flex Blogging 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.