BizLink Dark vs Caliph
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Caliph leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,260, ahead of BizLink Dark at #1,537. Over the last 7 days Caliph slipped 44 places and BizLink Dark slipped 30 places. Caliph has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for BizLink Dark. Downloads this week: BizLink Dark 8 and Caliph 8.
| Metric | BizLink Dark | Caliph |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,537 ▼ 30 | #1,260 ▼ 44 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #287 | #576 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Mar 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, BizLink Dark or Caliph?
By active installs, Caliph: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for BizLink Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BizLink Dark or Caliph?
Caliph, at #1,260 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BizLink Dark at #1,537. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BizLink Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And Caliph?
BizLink Dark is a block theme, Caliph is a block 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.