Blog Over vs Minimalistix
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 leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #137, ahead of Minimalistix at #280. Over the last 7 days Blog Over slipped 6 places and Minimalistix slipped 7 places. Minimalistix has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 2K+ active installs against 700+ for Blog Over. Downloads this week: Blog Over 225 and Minimalistix 183. Ratings: Blog Over 5★ from 4 and Minimalistix 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Blog Over | Minimalistix |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #137 ▼ 6 | #280 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 225 | 183 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #85 | #238 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Oct 2023 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 2 | 0 |
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 or Minimalistix?
By active installs, Minimalistix: 2K+ sites run it against 700+ for Blog Over, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Over or Minimalistix?
Blog Over, at #137 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Minimalistix at #280. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Over a block theme or a classic theme? And Minimalistix?
Blog Over is a classic theme, Minimalistix is a block 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.