Blog Journal vs Suffice
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 #143, ahead of Suffice at #1,279. Over the last 7 days Blog Journal slipped 27 places and Suffice held its place. Suffice has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Blog Journal. Downloads this week: Blog Journal 59 and Suffice 37.
| Metric | Blog Journal | Suffice |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #143 ▼ 27 | #1,279 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 59 | 37 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (25) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #102 | #1,272 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 2017 |
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 Suffice?
By active installs, Suffice: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Blog Journal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Journal or Suffice?
Blog Journal, at #143 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Suffice at #1,279. 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 Suffice?
Blog Journal is a classic theme, Suffice 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.