Blogmate vs Dark Minimalistblogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogmate leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #103, ahead of Dark Minimalistblogger at #1,169. Over the last 7 days Blogmate slipped 2 places and Dark Minimalistblogger climbed 7 places. Blogmate has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 5K+ active installs against 1K+ for Dark Minimalistblogger. Downloads this week: Blogmate 311 and Dark Minimalistblogger 24. Ratings: Blogmate 5★ from 3 and Dark Minimalistblogger 3★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Blogmate | Dark Minimalistblogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #103 ▼ 2 | #1,169 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 311 | 24 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.11 | 3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #40 | #1,122 |
| Days in the top 50 | 159 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2024 | Dec 2021 |
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, Blogmate or Dark Minimalistblogger?
By active installs, Blogmate: 5K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Dark Minimalistblogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogmate or Dark Minimalistblogger?
Blogmate, at #103 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Dark Minimalistblogger at #1,169. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogmate a block theme or a classic theme? And Dark Minimalistblogger?
Blogmate is a classic theme, Dark Minimalistblogger 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.