Bloggist vs Dark Minimalistblogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Dark Minimalistblogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,165, ahead of Bloggist at #1,873. Over the last 7 days Dark Minimalistblogger climbed 20 places and Bloggist climbed 5 places. Bloggist has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Dark Minimalistblogger. Downloads this week: Bloggist 50 and Dark Minimalistblogger 24. Ratings: Bloggist 4★ from 2 and Dark Minimalistblogger 3★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Bloggist | Dark Minimalistblogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,873 ▲ 5 | #1,165 ▲ 20 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 50 | 24 |
| Rating | 4★ (2) | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,833 | #1,122 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2018 | Dec 2021 |
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 Dark Minimalistblogger?
By active installs, Bloggist: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Dark Minimalistblogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloggist or Dark Minimalistblogger?
Dark Minimalistblogger, at #1,165 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bloggist at #1,873. 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 Dark Minimalistblogger?
Bloggist is a classic theme, Dark Minimalistblogger 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.