BlogPulse vs Fascinate
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogPulse leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #812, ahead of Fascinate at #1,427. Over the last 7 days BlogPulse slipped 43 places and Fascinate slipped 10 places. Fascinate has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 1K+ active installs against 50+ for BlogPulse. Downloads this week: Fascinate 35 and BlogPulse 30.
| Metric | BlogPulse | Fascinate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #812 ▼ 43 | #1,427 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 30 | 35 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #397 | #1,339 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Jul 2019 |
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, BlogPulse or Fascinate?
By active installs, Fascinate: 1K+ sites run it against 50+ for BlogPulse, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogPulse or Fascinate?
BlogPulse, at #812 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fascinate at #1,427. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogPulse a block theme or a classic theme? And Fascinate?
BlogPulse is a classic theme, Fascinate 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.