Bloglo vs Metrolo
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 #403, ahead of Metrolo at #6,713. Over the last 7 days Bloglo slipped 9 places and Metrolo slipped 29 places. Bloglo has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Metrolo. Downloads this week: Bloglo 297 and Metrolo 8. Ratings: Bloglo 5★ from 7 and Metrolo 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Bloglo | Metrolo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #403 ▼ 9 | #6,713 ▼ 29 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 297 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (7) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.25 | 1.12.2 |
| Best rank on record | #335 | #6,526 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Mar 2017 |
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 Metrolo?
By active installs, Bloglo: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Metrolo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bloglo or Metrolo?
Bloglo, at #403 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Metrolo at #6,713. 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 Metrolo?
Bloglo is a classic theme, Metrolo 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.