CL Classified vs Creative Blogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CL Classified leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #231, ahead of Creative Blogger at #1,774. Over the last 7 days CL Classified slipped 4 places and Creative Blogger slipped 22 places. CL Classified has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 700+ active installs against 200+ for Creative Blogger. Downloads this week: CL Classified 31 and Creative Blogger 19. Ratings: CL Classified 5★ from 1 and Creative Blogger 3★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | CL Classified | Creative Blogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #231 ▼ 4 | #1,774 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 19 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.0 | 0.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #1,724 |
| Days in the top 50 | 36 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Aug 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, CL Classified or Creative Blogger?
By active installs, CL Classified: 700+ sites run it against 200+ for Creative Blogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CL Classified or Creative Blogger?
CL Classified, at #231 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Creative Blogger at #1,774. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CL Classified a block theme or a classic theme? And Creative Blogger?
CL Classified is a classic theme, Creative Blogger 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.