Blogging Hub vs Refined Magazine
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 #862, ahead of Refined Magazine at #1,750. Over the last 7 days Blogging Hub slipped 34 places and Refined Magazine climbed 4 places. Refined Magazine has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for Blogging Hub. Downloads this week: Blogging Hub 70 and Refined Magazine 40.
| Metric | Blogging Hub | Refined Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #862 ▼ 34 | #1,750 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 70 | 40 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.1★ (14) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.9 | 1.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #326 | #1,616 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | May 2020 |
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 Magazine?
By active installs, Refined Magazine: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for Blogging Hub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogging Hub or Refined Magazine?
Blogging Hub, at #862 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Refined Magazine at #1,750. 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 Magazine?
Blogging Hub is a classic theme, Refined Magazine 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.