BlogNova vs IKnowledgeBase
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogNova leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,025, ahead of IKnowledgeBase at #1,303. Over the last 7 days BlogNova slipped 24 places and IKnowledgeBase slipped 5 places. IKnowledgeBase has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for BlogNova. Downloads this week: IKnowledgeBase 23 and BlogNova 11.
| Metric | BlogNova | IKnowledgeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,025 ▼ 24 | #1,303 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3.6★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 1, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.10 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #357 | #1,257 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Sep 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, BlogNova or IKnowledgeBase?
By active installs, IKnowledgeBase: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for BlogNova, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogNova or IKnowledgeBase?
BlogNova, at #1,025 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with IKnowledgeBase at #1,303. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogNova a block theme or a classic theme? And IKnowledgeBase?
BlogNova is a classic theme, IKnowledgeBase 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.