Blogsum vs VMag
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 #133, ahead of VMag at #5,139. Over the last 7 days Blogsum slipped 15 places and VMag slipped 11 places. VMag has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Blogsum. Downloads this week: Blogsum 114 and VMag 8.
| Metric | Blogsum | VMag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #133 ▼ 15 | #5,139 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 114 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2026 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.2.8 |
| Best rank on record | #101 | #4,924 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Nov 2016 |
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 VMag?
By active installs, VMag: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Blogsum, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogsum or VMag?
Blogsum, at #133 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VMag at #5,139. 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 VMag?
Blogsum is a classic theme, VMag 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.