Context Blog vs Web Artist
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Context Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #728, ahead of Web Artist at #7,768. Over the last 7 days Context Blog slipped 7 places and Web Artist slipped 34 places. Context Blog has the largest install base, roughly 18× the next: 900+ active installs against 50+ for Web Artist. Downloads this week: Context Blog 410 and Web Artist 17.
| Metric | Context Blog | Web Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #728 ▼ 7 | #7,768 ▼ 34 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 410 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.9 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #658 | #7,399 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | Dec 2020 |
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, Context Blog or Web Artist?
By active installs, Context Blog: 900+ sites run it against 50+ for Web Artist, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Context Blog or Web Artist?
Context Blog, at #728 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Web Artist at #7,768. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Context Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Web Artist?
Context Blog is a classic theme, Web Artist 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.