Business Model vs Dazzling
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Dazzling leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,318, ahead of Business Model at #3,511. Over the last 7 days Dazzling climbed 54 places and Business Model climbed 12 places. Dazzling has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Business Model. Downloads this week: Dazzling 189 and Business Model 91.
| Metric | Business Model | Dazzling |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,511 ▲ 12 | #1,318 ▲ 54 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 91 | 189 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (52) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.3 | 2.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #3,304 | #1,318 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Mar 2014 |
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, Business Model or Dazzling?
By active installs, Dazzling: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Business Model, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Business Model or Dazzling?
Dazzling, at #1,318 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Business Model at #3,511. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Business Model a block theme or a classic theme? And Dazzling?
Business Model is a classic theme, Dazzling 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.