Blogsum vs Notation 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 #136, ahead of Notation Blog at #4,521. Over the last 7 days Blogsum slipped 13 places and Notation Blog slipped 43 places. Blogsum has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Notation Blog. Downloads this week: Blogsum 108 and Notation Blog 12.
| Metric | Blogsum | Notation Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #136 ▼ 13 | #4,521 ▼ 43 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 108 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #4,054 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Apr 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 Notation Blog?
By active installs, Blogsum: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Notation Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogsum or Notation Blog?
Blogsum, at #136 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Notation Blog at #4,521. 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 Notation Blog?
Blogsum is a classic theme, Notation 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.