Bloggist vs Context Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Context Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #715, ahead of Bloggist at #1,863. Over the last 7 days Context Blog climbed 9 places and Bloggist climbed 2 places. Bloggist has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 900+ for Context Blog. Downloads this week: Context Blog 1,151 and Bloggist 50. Ratings: Bloggist 4★ from 2 and Context Blog 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Bloggist | Context Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,863 ▲ 2 | #715 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 50 | 1,151 |
| Rating | 4★ (2) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 5, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.7 | 1.3.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,833 | #658 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2018 | Feb 2024 |
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, Bloggist or Context Blog?
By active installs, Bloggist: 1K+ sites run it against 900+ for Context Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloggist or Context Blog?
Context Blog, at #715 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bloggist at #1,863. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bloggist a block theme or a classic theme? And Context Blog?
Bloggist is a classic theme, Context Blog 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.