BlogSpare vs Patterns Sports
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogSpare leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #378, ahead of Patterns Sports at #1,122. Over the last 7 days BlogSpare slipped 29 places and Patterns Sports slipped 37 places. BlogSpare has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for Patterns Sports. Downloads this week: BlogSpare 30 and Patterns Sports 14.
| Metric | BlogSpare | Patterns Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #378 ▼ 29 | #1,122 ▼ 37 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 30 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 30, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.0 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #91 | #916 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Sep 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, BlogSpare or Patterns Sports?
By active installs, BlogSpare: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for Patterns Sports, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogSpare or Patterns Sports?
BlogSpare, at #378 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Patterns Sports at #1,122. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogSpare a block theme or a classic theme? And Patterns Sports?
BlogSpare is a block theme, Patterns Sports is a block 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.