bloggerly vs Dandy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
bloggerly leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #501, ahead of Dandy at #7,298. Over the last 7 days bloggerly slipped 26 places and Dandy slipped 4 places. bloggerly has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Dandy. Downloads this week: bloggerly 13 and Dandy 10.
| Metric | bloggerly | Dandy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #501 ▼ 26 | #7,298 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #232 | #6,955 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Feb 2017 |
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, bloggerly or Dandy?
By active installs, bloggerly: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Dandy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, bloggerly or Dandy?
bloggerly, at #501 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Dandy at #7,298. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is bloggerly a block theme or a classic theme? And Dandy?
bloggerly is a classic theme, Dandy 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.