BlogArise vs Emboss Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogArise leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #176, ahead of Emboss Blog at #2,532. Over the last 7 days BlogArise slipped 2 places and Emboss Blog slipped 27 places. BlogArise has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 4K+ active installs against 200+ for Emboss Blog. Downloads this week: BlogArise 2,622 and Emboss Blog 17.
| Metric | BlogArise | Emboss Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #176 ▼ 2 | #2,532 ▼ 27 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,622 | 17 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.5 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #2,302 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Feb 2024 |
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, BlogArise or Emboss Blog?
By active installs, BlogArise: 4K+ sites run it against 200+ for Emboss Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogArise or Emboss Blog?
BlogArise, at #176 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Emboss Blog at #2,532. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogArise a block theme or a classic theme? And Emboss Blog?
BlogArise is a classic theme, Emboss Blog 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.