Blakely vs Signify
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Signify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #933, ahead of Blakely at #3,098. Over the last 7 days Signify climbed 4 places and Blakely slipped 11 places. Signify has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 300+ for Blakely. Downloads this week: Signify 555 and Blakely 13.
| Metric | Blakely | Signify |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,098 ▼ 11 | #933 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 555 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 24, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3 | 2.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,974 | #931 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2021 | Aug 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, Blakely or Signify?
By active installs, Signify: 1K+ sites run it against 300+ for Blakely, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blakely or Signify?
Signify, at #933 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blakely at #3,098. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blakely a block theme or a classic theme? And Signify?
Blakely is a classic theme, Signify 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.