BlogView vs Lovecraft
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogView leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #165, ahead of Lovecraft at #335. Over the last 7 days Lovecraft slipped 7 places. Lovecraft has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 8K+ active installs against 40+ for BlogView. Downloads this week: Lovecraft 220 and BlogView 73.
| Metric | BlogView | Lovecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #165 — | #335 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 73 | 220 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (17) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 2.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #165 | #325 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Jan 2015 |
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, BlogView or Lovecraft?
By active installs, Lovecraft: 8K+ sites run it against 40+ for BlogView, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogView or Lovecraft?
BlogView, at #165 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Lovecraft at #335. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogView a block theme or a classic theme? And Lovecraft?
BlogView is a classic theme, Lovecraft 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.