BlogVista vs Cheshta
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cheshta leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #717, ahead of BlogVista at #1,723. Over the last 7 days Cheshta climbed 18 places and BlogVista slipped 101 places. BlogVista has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 50+ active installs against 20+ for Cheshta. Downloads this week: Cheshta 39 and BlogVista 11.
| Metric | BlogVista | Cheshta |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,723 ▼ 101 | #717 ▲ 18 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 39 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 5, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #437 | #608 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, BlogVista or Cheshta?
By active installs, BlogVista: 50+ sites run it against 20+ for Cheshta, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogVista or Cheshta?
Cheshta, at #717 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlogVista at #1,723. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogVista a block theme or a classic theme? And Cheshta?
BlogVista is a classic theme, Cheshta 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.