Blog Bank vs Metro Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Metro Magazine leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,913, ahead of Blog Bank at #7,933. Over the last 7 days Metro Magazine climbed 3 places and Blog Bank slipped 6 places. Metro Magazine has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 1K+ active installs against 50+ for Blog Bank. Downloads this week: Metro Magazine 64 and Blog Bank 7. Ratings: Blog Bank 1★ from 1 and Metro Magazine 4.9★ from 31 reviews.
| Metric | Blog Bank | Metro Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,933 ▼ 6 | #1,913 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 64 |
| Rating | 1★ (1) | 4.9★ (31) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.14 | 1.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #7,606 | #1,903 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2018 | Nov 2016 |
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 Metro Magazine?
By active installs, Metro Magazine: 1K+ 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 Metro Magazine?
Metro Magazine, at #1,913 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 Metro Magazine?
Blog Bank is a classic theme, Metro Magazine 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.