Blogsum vs Markup
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogsum leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #134, ahead of Markup at #5,723. Over the last 7 days Blogsum slipped 15 places and Markup slipped 7 places. Blogsum has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Markup. Downloads this week: Blogsum 110 and Markup 17.
| Metric | Blogsum | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #134 ▼ 15 | #5,723 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 110 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #5,606 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Aug 2021 |
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, Blogsum or Markup?
By active installs, Blogsum: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Markup, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogsum or Markup?
Blogsum, at #134 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Markup at #5,723. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogsum a block theme or a classic theme? And Markup?
Blogsum is a classic theme, Markup 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.