Blog Bee 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
Blog Bee leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #172, ahead of Blogstream at #542. Over the last 7 days Blog Bee slipped 2 places and Blogstream climbed 5 places. Blogstream has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Blog Bee. Downloads this week: Blog Bee 78 and Blogstream 27.
| Metric | Blog Bee | Blogstream |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #172 ▼ 2 | #542 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 78 | 27 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2026 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #100 | #517 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | 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 Bee or Blogstream?
By active installs, Blogstream: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Blog Bee, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Bee or Blogstream?
Blog Bee, at #172 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blogstream at #542. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Bee a block theme or a classic theme? And Blogstream?
Blog Bee 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.