Blaskan vs Flex Blogging
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Flex Blogging leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,086, ahead of Blaskan at #3,198. Over the last 7 days Flex Blogging slipped 22 places and Blaskan slipped 1 place. Blaskan has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 900+ active installs against 200+ for Flex Blogging. Downloads this week: Blaskan 85 and Flex Blogging 19.
| Metric | Blaskan | Flex Blogging |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,198 ▼ 1 | #1,086 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 85 | 19 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1.1 | 1.1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #3,186 | #690 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2011 | Dec 2025 |
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, Blaskan or Flex Blogging?
By active installs, Blaskan: 900+ sites run it against 200+ for Flex Blogging, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blaskan or Flex Blogging?
Flex Blogging, at #1,086 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blaskan at #3,198. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blaskan a block theme or a classic theme? And Flex Blogging?
Blaskan is a classic theme, Flex Blogging 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.