bloggerly vs Liminal
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 #519, ahead of Liminal at #2,314. Over the last 7 days bloggerly slipped 33 places and Liminal slipped 114 places. bloggerly has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for Liminal. Downloads this week: bloggerly 15 and Liminal 7.
| Metric | bloggerly | Liminal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #519 ▼ 33 | #2,314 ▼ 114 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #232 | #682 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | May 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, bloggerly or Liminal?
By active installs, bloggerly: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for Liminal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, bloggerly or Liminal?
bloggerly, at #519 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Liminal at #2,314. 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 Liminal?
bloggerly is a classic theme, Liminal 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.