Bloggist vs Minimalistblog Stories
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Minimalistblog Stories leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #254, ahead of Bloggist at #1,863. Over the last 7 days Minimalistblog Stories slipped 5 places and Bloggist climbed 2 places. Bloggist has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Minimalistblog Stories. Downloads this week: Bloggist 50 and Minimalistblog Stories 35.
| Metric | Bloggist | Minimalistblog Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,863 ▲ 2 | #254 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 50 | 35 |
| Rating | 4★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 5, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.7 | 1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,833 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 7 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2018 | Jan 2025 |
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 Minimalistblog Stories?
By active installs, Bloggist: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Minimalistblog Stories, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloggist or Minimalistblog Stories?
Minimalistblog Stories, at #254 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 Minimalistblog Stories?
Bloggist is a classic theme, Minimalistblog Stories 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.