Bloger vs Solace
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Solace leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #68, ahead of Bloger at #7,343. Over the last 7 days Solace slipped 2 places and Bloger slipped 53 places. Solace has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for Bloger. Downloads this week: Solace 605 and Bloger 10. Ratings: Bloger 4★ from 7 and Solace 4.9★ from 7 reviews.
| Metric | Bloger | Solace |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,343 ▼ 53 | #68 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 605 |
| Rating | 4★ (7) | 4.9★ (7) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2025 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.7 | 2.1.25 |
| Best rank on record | #7,204 | #65 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2017 | Mar 2023 |
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, Bloger or Solace?
By active installs, Solace: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for Bloger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloger or Solace?
Solace, at #68 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bloger at #7,343. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bloger a block theme or a classic theme? And Solace?
Bloger is a classic theme, Solace 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.