BlogArise vs New 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 #172, ahead of New Blog at #2,708. Over the last 7 days BlogArise climbed 2 places and New Blog climbed 1 place. BlogArise has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 4K+ active installs against 600+ for New Blog. Downloads this week: BlogArise 1,563 and New Blog 79. Ratings: BlogArise 4.7★ from 7 and New Blog 5★ from 10 reviews.
| Metric | BlogArise | New Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #172 ▲ 2 | #2,708 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,563 | 79 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (7) | 5★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.3 | 1.6.2 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #2,548 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Dec 2018 |
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 New Blog?
By active installs, BlogArise: 4K+ sites run it against 600+ for New Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogArise or New Blog?
BlogArise, at #172 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with New Blog at #2,708. 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 New Blog?
BlogArise is a classic theme, New 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.