Blog Journal vs Doko
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 Journal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #163, ahead of Doko at #8,491. Over the last 7 days Blog Journal slipped 24 places and Doko climbed 1 place. Blog Journal has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for Doko. Downloads this week: Blog Journal 52 and Doko 7.
| Metric | Blog Journal | Doko |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #163 ▼ 24 | #8,491 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 52 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #102 | #8,145 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Feb 2018 |
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 Journal or Doko?
By active installs, Blog Journal: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for Doko, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Journal or Doko?
Blog Journal, at #163 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Doko at #8,491. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Journal a block theme or a classic theme? And Doko?
Blog Journal is a classic theme, Doko 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.