BlogSite vs MinimalistFlex
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogSite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #610, ahead of MinimalistFlex at #3,224. Over the last 7 days BlogSite climbed 8 places and MinimalistFlex climbed 386 places. BlogSite has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for MinimalistFlex. Downloads this week: BlogSite 44 and MinimalistFlex 9.
| Metric | BlogSite | MinimalistFlex |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #610 ▲ 8 | #3,224 ▲ 386 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 44 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.3 | 1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #545 | #2,581 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2022 | Sep 2024 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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, BlogSite or MinimalistFlex?
By active installs, BlogSite: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for MinimalistFlex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogSite or MinimalistFlex?
BlogSite, at #610 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MinimalistFlex at #3,224. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogSite a block theme or a classic theme? And MinimalistFlex?
BlogSite is a classic theme, MinimalistFlex 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.