Blogsum vs Modern Construction
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 #118, ahead of Modern Construction at #8,063. Over the last 7 days Blogsum slipped 14 places and Modern Construction climbed 46 places. Blogsum has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Modern Construction. Downloads this week: Blogsum 86 and Modern Construction 11.
| Metric | Blogsum | Modern Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #118 ▼ 14 | #8,063 ▲ 46 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 86 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #7,822 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 2018 |
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 Modern Construction?
By active installs, Blogsum: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Modern Construction, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogsum or Modern Construction?
Blogsum, at #118 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Modern Construction at #8,063. 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 Modern Construction?
Blogsum is a classic theme, Modern Construction 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.