Bloghoot vs Monocle
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bloghoot leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,780, ahead of Monocle at #2,297. Over the last 7 days Bloghoot slipped 31 places and Monocle slipped 143 places. Bloghoot has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100+ active installs against 20+ for Monocle. Downloads this week: Bloghoot 8 and Monocle 8.
| Metric | Bloghoot | Monocle |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,780 ▼ 31 | #2,297 ▼ 143 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2025 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,244 | #511 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Jul 2026 |
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 Monocle?
By active installs, Bloghoot: 100+ sites run it against 20+ for Monocle, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloghoot or Monocle?
Bloghoot, at #1,780 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Monocle at #2,297. 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 Monocle?
Bloghoot is a block theme, Monocle 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.