BLR Frontstage vs Hello WPStream
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BLR Frontstage leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,518, ahead of Hello WPStream at #1,677. Over the last 7 days BLR Frontstage slipped 37 places and Hello WPStream slipped 46 places. Hello WPStream has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for BLR Frontstage. Downloads this week: Hello WPStream 18 and BLR Frontstage 9.
| Metric | BLR Frontstage | Hello WPStream |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,518 ▼ 37 | #1,677 ▼ 46 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 18 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.24 |
| Best rank on record | #463 | #1,263 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Jul 2025 |
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, BLR Frontstage or Hello WPStream?
By active installs, Hello WPStream: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for BLR Frontstage, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BLR Frontstage or Hello WPStream?
BLR Frontstage, at #1,518 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hello WPStream at #1,677. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BLR Frontstage a block theme or a classic theme? And Hello WPStream?
BLR Frontstage is a classic theme, Hello WPStream 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.