Blogging Hub vs Refined Blocks
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogging Hub leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #870, ahead of Refined Blocks at #3,026. Over the last 7 days Blogging Hub slipped 23 places and Refined Blocks slipped 34 places. Refined Blocks has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Blogging Hub. Downloads this week: Blogging Hub 33 and Refined Blocks 8.
| Metric | Blogging Hub | Refined Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #870 ▼ 23 | #3,026 ▼ 34 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.9 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #326 | #2,760 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | May 2022 |
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, Blogging Hub or Refined Blocks?
By active installs, Refined Blocks: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Blogging Hub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogging Hub or Refined Blocks?
Blogging Hub, at #870 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Refined Blocks at #3,026. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogging Hub a block theme or a classic theme? And Refined Blocks?
Blogging Hub is a classic theme, Refined Blocks 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.