Bloglo vs Dispatch
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bloglo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #395, ahead of Dispatch at #4,212. Over the last 7 days Bloglo slipped 4 places and Dispatch slipped 18 places. Bloglo has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 400+ for Dispatch. Downloads this week: Dispatch 1,431 and Bloglo 261. Ratings: Bloglo 5★ from 7 and Dispatch 5★ from 29 reviews.
| Metric | Bloglo | Dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #395 ▼ 4 | #4,212 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 261 | 1,431 |
| Rating | 5★ (7) | 5★ (29) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.25 | 4.12.2 |
| Best rank on record | #335 | #4,130 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | May 2015 |
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, Bloglo or Dispatch?
By active installs, Bloglo: 1K+ sites run it against 400+ for Dispatch, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloglo or Dispatch?
Bloglo, at #395 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Dispatch at #4,212. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bloglo a block theme or a classic theme? And Dispatch?
Bloglo is a classic theme, Dispatch 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.