BlogAura vs SpiceMag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogAura leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,215, ahead of SpiceMag at #7,473. Over the last 7 days BlogAura slipped 43 places and SpiceMag slipped 3 places. BlogAura has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for SpiceMag. Downloads this week: BlogAura 21 and SpiceMag 10. Ratings: BlogAura 5★ from 1 and SpiceMag 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | BlogAura | SpiceMag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,215 ▼ 43 | #7,473 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.6 | 11.9 |
| Best rank on record | #398 | #6,655 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2026 | May 2022 |
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, BlogAura or SpiceMag?
By active installs, BlogAura: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for SpiceMag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogAura or SpiceMag?
BlogAura, at #1,215 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SpiceMag at #7,473. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogAura a block theme or a classic theme? And SpiceMag?
BlogAura is a classic theme, SpiceMag 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.