Bloghoot vs HomeLancer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HomeLancer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #214, ahead of Bloghoot at #1,747. Over the last 7 days HomeLancer slipped 5 places and Bloghoot slipped 21 places. HomeLancer has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Bloghoot. Downloads this week: HomeLancer 202 and Bloghoot 8.
| Metric | Bloghoot | HomeLancer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,747 ▼ 21 | #214 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 202 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2025 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.1.13 |
| Best rank on record | #1,244 | #172 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Aug 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, Bloghoot or HomeLancer?
By active installs, HomeLancer: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Bloghoot, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloghoot or HomeLancer?
HomeLancer, at #214 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bloghoot at #1,747. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bloghoot a block theme or a classic theme? And HomeLancer?
Bloghoot is a block theme, HomeLancer is a block 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.