Chronus vs Sophi BlogBell
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Chronus leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,664, ahead of Sophi BlogBell at #5,822. Over the last 7 days Chronus slipped 6 places and Sophi BlogBell slipped 186 places. Chronus has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Sophi BlogBell. Downloads this week: Chronus 60 and Sophi BlogBell 7.
| Metric | Chronus | Sophi BlogBell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,664 ▼ 6 | #5,822 ▼ 186 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 60 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (6) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Current version | 2.1.3 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,645 | #5,237 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2017 | Nov 2024 |
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, Chronus or Sophi BlogBell?
By active installs, Chronus: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Sophi BlogBell, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chronus or Sophi BlogBell?
Chronus, at #1,664 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sophi BlogBell at #5,822. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chronus a block theme or a classic theme? And Sophi BlogBell?
Chronus is a classic theme, Sophi BlogBell 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.