BlogArise vs Own Store
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 Own Store at #4,203. Over the last 7 days BlogArise climbed 2 places and Own Store climbed 43 places. BlogArise has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 4K+ active installs against 200+ for Own Store. Downloads this week: BlogArise 1,563 and Own Store 8. Ratings: BlogArise 4.7★ from 7 and Own Store 3.8★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | BlogArise | Own Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #172 ▲ 2 | #4,203 ▲ 43 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,563 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (7) | 3.8★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.8.3 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #3,858 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Sep 2021 |
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 Own Store?
By active installs, BlogArise: 4K+ sites run it against 200+ for Own Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogArise or Own Store?
BlogArise, at #172 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Own Store at #4,203. 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 Own Store?
BlogArise is a classic theme, Own Store 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.