Blog Card vs SpeedBlog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SpeedBlog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #217, ahead of Blog Card at #776. Over the last 7 days SpeedBlog slipped 20 places and Blog Card slipped 3 places. Blog Card has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 800+ active installs against 200+ for SpeedBlog. Downloads this week: SpeedBlog 76 and Blog Card 26.
| Metric | Blog Card | SpeedBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #776 ▼ 3 | #217 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 76 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.8 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #717 | #62 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2024 | Jul 2026 |
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 Card or SpeedBlog?
By active installs, Blog Card: 800+ sites run it against 200+ for SpeedBlog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Card or SpeedBlog?
SpeedBlog, at #217 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog Card at #776. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Card a block theme or a classic theme? And SpeedBlog?
Blog Card is a classic theme, SpeedBlog 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.