Blog Over Minimal vs BuddyX
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 Over Minimal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #323, ahead of BuddyX at #439. Over the last 7 days Blog Over Minimal slipped 25 places and BuddyX climbed 13 places. BuddyX has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 3K+ active installs against 200+ for Blog Over Minimal. Downloads this week: BuddyX 295 and Blog Over Minimal 21.
| Metric | Blog Over Minimal | BuddyX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #323 ▼ 25 | #439 ▲ 13 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 295 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (26) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 1, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.0.1 | 5.1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #72 | #432 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Oct 2020 |
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 Over Minimal or BuddyX?
By active installs, BuddyX: 3K+ sites run it against 200+ for Blog Over Minimal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Over Minimal or BuddyX?
Blog Over Minimal, at #323 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BuddyX at #439. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Over Minimal a block theme or a classic theme? And BuddyX?
Blog Over Minimal is a classic theme, BuddyX 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.