Blogus vs Galaxis
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogus leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #83, ahead of Galaxis at #4,380. Over the last 7 days Blogus slipped 1 place and Galaxis slipped 5 places. Blogus has the largest install base, roughly 45× the next: 9K+ active installs against 200+ for Galaxis. Downloads this week: Blogus 3,999 and Galaxis 54. Ratings: Blogus 4.5★ from 17 and Galaxis 5★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | Blogus | Galaxis |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #83 ▼ 1 | #4,380 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 3,999 | 54 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (17) | 5★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1.9 | 1.9.5 |
| Best rank on record | #41 | #4,140 |
| Days in the top 50 | 133 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2022 | Jun 2020 |
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, Blogus or Galaxis?
By active installs, Blogus: 9K+ sites run it against 200+ for Galaxis, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogus or Galaxis?
Blogus, at #83 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Galaxis at #4,380. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogus a block theme or a classic theme? And Galaxis?
Blogus is a classic theme, Galaxis 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.