Blogoralite vs Polite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogoralite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,448, ahead of Polite at #1,574. Over the last 7 days Blogoralite slipped 25 places and Polite slipped 13 places. Polite has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Blogoralite. Downloads this week: Polite 82 and Blogoralite 7.
| Metric | Blogoralite | Polite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,448 ▼ 25 | #1,574 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 82 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 4, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #720 | #1,561 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Apr 2020 |
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, Blogoralite or Polite?
By active installs, Polite: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Blogoralite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogoralite or Polite?
Blogoralite, at #1,448 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Polite at #1,574. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogoralite a block theme or a classic theme? And Polite?
Blogoralite is a classic theme, Polite 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.