Blogger Portal vs Maxwell
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Maxwell leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #744, ahead of Blogger Portal at #1,808. Over the last 7 days Maxwell climbed 8 places and Blogger Portal slipped 59 places. Maxwell has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 3K+ active installs against 300+ for Blogger Portal. Downloads this week: Maxwell 65 and Blogger Portal 14.
| Metric | Blogger Portal | Maxwell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,808 ▼ 59 | #744 ▲ 8 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 65 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 4, 2025 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 2.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,700 | #744 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | Nov 2016 |
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 Portal or Maxwell?
By active installs, Maxwell: 3K+ sites run it against 300+ for Blogger Portal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogger Portal or Maxwell?
Maxwell, at #744 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blogger Portal at #1,808. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogger Portal a block theme or a classic theme? And Maxwell?
Blogger Portal is a classic theme, Maxwell 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.