Blog Journal vs Rara Business
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 #144, ahead of Rara Business at #1,253. Over the last 7 days Blog Journal slipped 21 places and Rara Business slipped 2 places. Rara Business has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Blog Journal. Downloads this week: Rara Business 76 and Blog Journal 59.
| Metric | Blog Journal | Rara Business |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #144 ▼ 21 | #1,253 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 59 | 76 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (25) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #102 | #1,245 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | May 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 Rara Business?
By active installs, Rara Business: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Blog Journal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Journal or Rara Business?
Blog Journal, at #144 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rara Business at #1,253. 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 Rara Business?
Blog Journal is a classic theme, Rara Business 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.