Blog Element vs Blogsum
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogsum leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #139, ahead of Blog Element at #5,166. Over the last 7 days Blogsum slipped 14 places and Blog Element slipped 20 places. Blog Element has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Blogsum. Downloads this week: Blogsum 107 and Blog Element 11.
| Metric | Blog Element | Blogsum |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,166 ▼ 20 | #139 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 107 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 28, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #4,778 | #101 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Sep 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 Element or Blogsum?
By active installs, Blog Element: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Blogsum, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Element or Blogsum?
Blogsum, at #139 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog Element at #5,166. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Element a block theme or a classic theme? And Blogsum?
Blog Element is a classic theme, Blogsum 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.