BlogArise vs PawWell
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 #174, ahead of PawWell at #1,984. Over the last 7 days BlogArise held its place and PawWell climbed 149 places. BlogArise has the largest install base, roughly 133× the next: 4K+ active installs against 30+ for PawWell. Downloads this week: BlogArise 658 and PawWell 9.
| Metric | BlogArise | PawWell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #174 ▬ | #1,984 ▲ 149 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 658 | 9 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.3 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #1,104 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Jul 2026 |
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 PawWell?
By active installs, BlogArise: 4K+ sites run it against 30+ for PawWell, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogArise or PawWell?
BlogArise, at #174 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with PawWell at #1,984. 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 PawWell?
BlogArise is a classic theme, PawWell 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.