Big Chill vs BlogPulse
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogPulse leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #822, ahead of Big Chill at #1,075. Over the last 7 days BlogPulse slipped 38 places and Big Chill climbed 23 places. Big Chill has the largest install base, roughly 18× the next: 900+ active installs against 50+ for BlogPulse. Downloads this week: Big Chill 27 and BlogPulse 27.
| Metric | Big Chill | BlogPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,075 ▲ 23 | #822 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 27 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.14 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,075 | #397 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2022 | Aug 2026 |
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, Big Chill or BlogPulse?
By active installs, Big Chill: 900+ sites run it against 50+ for BlogPulse, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Chill or BlogPulse?
BlogPulse, at #822 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Big Chill at #1,075. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Big Chill a block theme or a classic theme? And BlogPulse?
Big Chill is a classic theme, BlogPulse 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.