BlogSpare vs Portfolio WP
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 #376, ahead of Portfolio WP at #1,169. Over the last 7 days BlogSpare slipped 22 places and Portfolio WP climbed 9 places. Portfolio WP has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500+ active installs against 200+ for BlogSpare. Downloads this week: Portfolio WP 34 and BlogSpare 29.
| Metric | BlogSpare | Portfolio WP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #376 ▼ 22 | #1,169 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 34 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 30, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.0 | 1.2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #91 | #1,168 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | May 2024 |
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 Portfolio WP?
By active installs, Portfolio WP: 500+ sites run it against 200+ for BlogSpare, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogSpare or Portfolio WP?
BlogSpare, at #376 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Portfolio WP at #1,169. 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 Portfolio WP?
BlogSpare is a block theme, Portfolio WP 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.