Dark Minimalistblogger vs Kalon Chic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Dark Minimalistblogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,143, ahead of Kalon Chic at #4,591. Over the last 7 days Dark Minimalistblogger climbed 20 places and Kalon Chic slipped 36 places. Dark Minimalistblogger has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Kalon Chic. Downloads this week: Dark Minimalistblogger 26 and Kalon Chic 21.
| Metric | Dark Minimalistblogger | Kalon Chic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,143 ▲ 20 | #4,591 ▼ 36 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 21 |
| Rating | 3★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 31, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Current version | 3.1 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,122 | #4,389 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2021 | Jul 2019 |
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, Dark Minimalistblogger or Kalon Chic?
By active installs, Dark Minimalistblogger: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Kalon Chic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dark Minimalistblogger or Kalon Chic?
Dark Minimalistblogger, at #1,143 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kalon Chic at #4,591. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Dark Minimalistblogger a block theme or a classic theme? And Kalon Chic?
Dark Minimalistblogger is a classic theme, Kalon Chic 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.