BuddyX vs Calm Minimal Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BuddyX leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #441, ahead of Calm Minimal Blog at #1,007. Over the last 7 days BuddyX slipped 4 places and Calm Minimal Blog slipped 22 places. BuddyX has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 3K+ active installs against 200+ for Calm Minimal Blog. Downloads this week: BuddyX 284 and Calm Minimal Blog 17.
| Metric | BuddyX | Calm Minimal Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #441 ▼ 4 | #1,007 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 284 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (26) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.1.8 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #432 | #792 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Sep 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, BuddyX or Calm Minimal Blog?
By active installs, BuddyX: 3K+ sites run it against 200+ for Calm Minimal Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BuddyX or Calm Minimal Blog?
BuddyX, at #441 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Calm Minimal Blog at #1,007. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BuddyX a block theme or a classic theme? And Calm Minimal Blog?
BuddyX is a classic theme, Calm Minimal Blog 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.