Blogus vs Popularis Press
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 Popularis Press at #2,236. Over the last 7 days Blogus slipped 1 place and Popularis Press slipped 51 places. Blogus has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 9K+ active installs against 600+ for Popularis Press. Downloads this week: Blogus 4,080 and Popularis Press 12. Ratings: Blogus 4.7★ from 16 and Popularis Press 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Blogus | Popularis Press |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #83 ▼ 1 | #2,236 ▼ 51 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,080 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (16) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2026 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 3.1.8 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #41 | #2,001 |
| Days in the top 50 | 133 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2022 | May 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 Popularis Press?
By active installs, Blogus: 9K+ sites run it against 600+ for Popularis Press, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogus or Popularis Press?
Blogus, at #83 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Popularis Press at #2,236. 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 Popularis Press?
Blogus is a classic theme, Popularis Press 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.