BlogSon vs Gridbox
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gridbox leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,145, ahead of BlogSon at #3,363. Over the last 7 days Gridbox climbed 52 places and BlogSon slipped 10 places. Gridbox has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for BlogSon. Downloads this week: Gridbox 24 and BlogSon 11.
| Metric | BlogSon | Gridbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,363 ▼ 10 | #1,145 ▲ 52 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 24 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3.9★ (7) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 11, 2025 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2 | 2.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #3,338 | #1,145 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Sep 2016 |
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, BlogSon or Gridbox?
By active installs, Gridbox: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for BlogSon, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogSon or Gridbox?
Gridbox, at #1,145 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlogSon at #3,363. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogSon a block theme or a classic theme? And Gridbox?
BlogSon is a classic theme, Gridbox 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.