BlogFlow vs NewSpare
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewSpare leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #287, ahead of BlogFlow at #1,616. Over the last 7 days NewSpare slipped 16 places and BlogFlow slipped 7 places. NewSpare has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 400+ active installs against 300+ for BlogFlow. Downloads this week: NewSpare 151 and BlogFlow 10.
| Metric | BlogFlow | NewSpare |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,616 ▼ 7 | #287 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 151 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 4.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,474 | #98 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Mar 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, BlogFlow or NewSpare?
By active installs, NewSpare: 400+ sites run it against 300+ for BlogFlow, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogFlow or NewSpare?
NewSpare, at #287 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlogFlow at #1,616. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogFlow a block theme or a classic theme? And NewSpare?
BlogFlow is a block theme, NewSpare is a block 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.