Blog Build vs SuperMag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SuperMag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,200, ahead of Blog Build at #1,731. Over the last 7 days SuperMag slipped 5 places and Blog Build slipped 39 places. SuperMag has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Blog Build. Downloads this week: SuperMag 65 and Blog Build 25.
| Metric | Blog Build | SuperMag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,731 ▼ 39 | #1,200 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 65 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (142) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 4.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #986 | #1,186 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | Feb 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 Build or SuperMag?
By active installs, SuperMag: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Blog Build, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Build or SuperMag?
SuperMag, at #1,200 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog Build at #1,731. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Build a block theme or a classic theme? And SuperMag?
Blog Build is a classic theme, SuperMag 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.