Blog Bank vs Blogstream
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogstream leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #543, ahead of Blog Bank at #7,933. Over the last 7 days Blogstream climbed 9 places and Blog Bank slipped 6 places. Blogstream has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 2K+ active installs against 50+ for Blog Bank. Downloads this week: Blogstream 21 and Blog Bank 7. Ratings: Blog Bank 1★ from 1 and Blogstream 5★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | Blog Bank | Blogstream |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,933 ▼ 6 | #543 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 21 |
| Rating | 1★ (1) | 5★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2026 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.1.14 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #7,606 | #517 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2018 | Sep 2021 |
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, Blog Bank or Blogstream?
By active installs, Blogstream: 2K+ sites run it against 50+ for Blog Bank, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Bank or Blogstream?
Blogstream, at #543 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog Bank at #7,933. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Bank a block theme or a classic theme? And Blogstream?
Blog Bank is a classic theme, Blogstream 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.