BlankSlate vs LimeasyBlog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlankSlate leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #273, ahead of LimeasyBlog at #4,737. Over the last 7 days BlankSlate climbed 4 places and LimeasyBlog slipped 57 places. BlankSlate has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for LimeasyBlog. Downloads this week: BlankSlate 304 and LimeasyBlog 7.
| Metric | BlankSlate | LimeasyBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #273 ▲ 4 | #4,737 ▼ 57 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 304 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (63) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2025 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 2026 | 1.0.13 |
| Best rank on record | #265 | #4,658 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2011 | Oct 2022 |
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, BlankSlate or LimeasyBlog?
By active installs, BlankSlate: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for LimeasyBlog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlankSlate or LimeasyBlog?
BlankSlate, at #273 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LimeasyBlog at #4,737. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlankSlate a block theme or a classic theme? And LimeasyBlog?
BlankSlate is a classic theme, LimeasyBlog 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.