Bloggerx vs Venture Grove Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Venture Grove Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #885, ahead of Bloggerx at #1,691. Over the last 7 days Venture Grove Dark slipped 10 places and Bloggerx slipped 14 places. Bloggerx has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Venture Grove Dark. Downloads this week: Venture Grove Dark 12 and Bloggerx 9.
| Metric | Bloggerx | Venture Grove Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,691 ▼ 14 | #885 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 13, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,353 | #411 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Apr 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, Bloggerx or Venture Grove Dark?
By active installs, Bloggerx: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Venture Grove Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloggerx or Venture Grove Dark?
Venture Grove Dark, at #885 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bloggerx at #1,691. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bloggerx a block theme or a classic theme? And Venture Grove Dark?
Bloggerx is a block theme, Venture Grove Dark 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.