Blog Lover vs FlexNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FlexNews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #225, ahead of Blog Lover at #7,482. Over the last 7 days FlexNews slipped 22 places and Blog Lover slipped 14 places. FlexNews has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 100+ active installs against 70+ for Blog Lover. Downloads this week: FlexNews 52 and Blog Lover 10.
| Metric | Blog Lover | FlexNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,482 ▼ 14 | #225 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 52 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 12, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.6 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #7,138 | #124 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | 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 Lover or FlexNews?
By active installs, FlexNews: 100+ sites run it against 70+ for Blog Lover, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Lover or FlexNews?
FlexNews, at #225 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog Lover at #7,482. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Lover a block theme or a classic theme? And FlexNews?
Blog Lover is a classic theme, FlexNews 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.