ChromeBlog vs Sports Association
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ChromeBlog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #348, ahead of Sports Association at #504. Over the last 7 days ChromeBlog climbed 6 places and Sports Association slipped 25 places. ChromeBlog has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Sports Association. Downloads this week: Sports Association 41 and ChromeBlog 17.
| Metric | ChromeBlog | Sports Association |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #348 ▲ 6 | #504 ▼ 25 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 41 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 19, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.9 |
| Best rank on record | #343 | #182 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2023 | Jun 2026 |
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, ChromeBlog or Sports Association?
By active installs, ChromeBlog: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Sports Association, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ChromeBlog or Sports Association?
ChromeBlog, at #348 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sports Association at #504. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ChromeBlog a block theme or a classic theme? And Sports Association?
ChromeBlog is a classic theme, Sports Association is a block 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.