Blogstream vs LocalNews
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogstream leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #555, ahead of LocalNews at #2,335. Over the last 7 days Blogstream slipped 13 places and LocalNews slipped 19 places. Blogstream has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 2K+ active installs against 400+ for LocalNews. Downloads this week: Blogstream 43 and LocalNews 9. Ratings: Blogstream 5★ from 6 and LocalNews 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Blogstream | LocalNews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #555 ▼ 13 | #2,335 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 43 | 9 |
| Rating | 5★ (6) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 16, 2024 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.19 |
| Best rank on record | #517 | #2,129 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 |
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, Blogstream or LocalNews?
By active installs, Blogstream: 2K+ sites run it against 400+ for LocalNews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogstream or LocalNews?
Blogstream, at #555 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LocalNews at #2,335. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogstream a block theme or a classic theme? And LocalNews?
Blogstream is a classic theme, LocalNews 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.