Blogger Mag vs MaxWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogger Mag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #186, ahead of MaxWP at #7,647. Over the last 7 days Blogger Mag slipped 11 places and MaxWP slipped 25 places. Blogger Mag has the largest install base, roughly 5.7× the next: 400+ active installs against 70+ for MaxWP. Downloads this week: Blogger Mag 70 and MaxWP 8.
| Metric | Blogger Mag | MaxWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #186 ▼ 11 | #7,647 ▼ 25 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 70 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Current version | 0.7 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #62 | #6,538 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Mar 2019 |
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, Blogger Mag or MaxWP?
By active installs, Blogger Mag: 400+ sites run it against 70+ for MaxWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogger Mag or MaxWP?
Blogger Mag, at #186 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MaxWP at #7,647. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogger Mag a block theme or a classic theme? And MaxWP?
Blogger Mag is a classic theme, MaxWP 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.