Blanky vs Vayu
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blanky leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #572, ahead of Vayu at #4,732. Over the last 7 days Blanky slipped 13 places and Vayu climbed 3 places. Blanky has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 200+ active installs against 80+ for Vayu. Downloads this week: Blanky 46 and Vayu 7.
| Metric | Blanky | Vayu |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #572 ▼ 13 | #4,732 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 46 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #339 | #4,070 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Jun 2024 |
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, Blanky or Vayu?
By active installs, Blanky: 200+ sites run it against 80+ for Vayu, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blanky or Vayu?
Blanky, at #572 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Vayu at #4,732. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blanky a block theme or a classic theme? And Vayu?
Blanky is a block theme, Vayu 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.