Blogging Hub vs Refined News
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 #839, ahead of Refined News at #2,912. Over the last 7 days Blogging Hub slipped 13 places and Refined News slipped 51 places. Refined News has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Blogging Hub. Downloads this week: Blogging Hub 68 and Refined News 10.
| Metric | Blogging Hub | Refined News |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #839 ▼ 13 | #2,912 ▼ 51 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 68 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.8 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #326 | #2,748 |
| 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 News?
By active installs, Refined News: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Blogging Hub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogging Hub or Refined News?
Blogging Hub, at #839 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Refined News at #2,912. 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 News?
Blogging Hub is a classic theme, Refined News 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.