Blogsum vs Marvel Blog
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 #107, ahead of Marvel Blog at #1,722. Over the last 7 days Marvel Blog slipped 11 places. Marvel Blog has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 400+ active installs against 80+ for Blogsum. Downloads this week: Blogsum 112 and Marvel Blog 7.
| Metric | Blogsum | Marvel Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #107 — | #1,722 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 112 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #1,634 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 2023 |
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 Marvel Blog?
By active installs, Marvel Blog: 400+ sites run it against 80+ for Blogsum, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogsum or Marvel Blog?
Blogsum, at #107 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Marvel Blog at #1,722. 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 Marvel Blog?
Blogsum is a classic theme, Marvel Blog 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.