BlogNova vs LocalMerchant
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 LocalMerchant at #8,724. Over the last 7 days BlogNova slipped 24 places and LocalMerchant slipped 96 places. BlogNova has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for LocalMerchant. Downloads this week: BlogNova 11 and LocalMerchant 7.
| Metric | BlogNova | LocalMerchant |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,025 ▼ 24 | #8,724 ▼ 96 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 1, 2026 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.10 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #357 | #6,920 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Nov 2025 |
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 LocalMerchant?
By active installs, BlogNova: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for LocalMerchant, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogNova or LocalMerchant?
BlogNova, at #1,025 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LocalMerchant at #8,724. 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 LocalMerchant?
BlogNova is a classic theme, LocalMerchant 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.