Blogwave Diary vs Cenote
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cenote leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #459, ahead of Blogwave Diary at #747. Over the last 7 days Cenote climbed 5 places and Blogwave Diary slipped 16 places. Cenote has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 4K+ active installs against 300+ for Blogwave Diary. Downloads this week: Cenote 400 and Blogwave Diary 11.
| Metric | Blogwave Diary | Cenote |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #747 ▼ 16 | #459 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 400 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (113) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #365 | #453 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2025 | May 2018 |
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, Blogwave Diary or Cenote?
By active installs, Cenote: 4K+ sites run it against 300+ for Blogwave Diary, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogwave Diary or Cenote?
Cenote, at #459 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blogwave Diary at #747. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blogwave Diary a block theme or a classic theme? And Cenote?
Blogwave Diary is a classic theme, Cenote 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.