Blog Element vs Leslie
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Leslie leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,845, ahead of Blog Element at #5,167. Over the last 7 days Leslie climbed 68 places and Blog Element slipped 20 places. Leslie has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Blog Element. Downloads this week: Blog Element 11 and Leslie 9.
| Metric | Blog Element | Leslie |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,167 ▼ 20 | #1,845 ▲ 68 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 28, 2026 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.6 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,778 | #1,814 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Apr 2015 |
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 Leslie?
By active installs, Leslie: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Blog Element, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Element or Leslie?
Leslie, at #1,845 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog Element at #5,167. 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 Leslie?
Blog Element is a classic theme, Leslie 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.