Blogwave Diary vs Engage Mag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blogwave Diary leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #682, ahead of Engage Mag at #3,972. Over the last 7 days Blogwave Diary climbed 70 places and Engage Mag climbed 69 places. Blogwave Diary has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 300+ active installs against 200+ for Engage Mag. Downloads this week: Blogwave Diary 15 and Engage Mag 13.
| Metric | Blogwave Diary | Engage Mag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #682 ▲ 70 | #3,972 ▲ 69 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 13 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #365 | #3,816 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2025 | Jan 2021 |
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 Engage Mag?
By active installs, Blogwave Diary: 300+ sites run it against 200+ for Engage Mag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blogwave Diary or Engage Mag?
Blogwave Diary, at #682 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Engage Mag at #3,972. 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 Engage Mag?
Blogwave Diary is a classic theme, Engage Mag 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.