Blog Bee Mag vs NS Minimal
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blog Bee Mag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #188, ahead of NS Minimal at #3,180. Over the last 7 days Blog Bee Mag slipped 20 places and NS Minimal climbed 12 places. NS Minimal has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Blog Bee Mag. Downloads this week: Blog Bee Mag 51 and NS Minimal 21.
| Metric | Blog Bee Mag | NS Minimal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #188 ▼ 20 | #3,180 ▲ 12 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 51 | 21 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #108 | #3,122 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 2019 |
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 Bee Mag or NS Minimal?
By active installs, NS Minimal: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Blog Bee Mag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Bee Mag or NS Minimal?
Blog Bee Mag, at #188 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with NS Minimal at #3,180. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Bee Mag a block theme or a classic theme? And NS Minimal?
Blog Bee Mag is a classic theme, NS Minimal 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.