Darken vs VisualBlogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Darken leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,463, ahead of VisualBlogger at #1,907. Over the last 7 days Darken slipped 27 places and VisualBlogger slipped 21 places. VisualBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400+ active installs against 200+ for Darken. Downloads this week: Darken 18 and VisualBlogger 11.
| Metric | Darken | VisualBlogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,463 ▼ 27 | #1,907 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,351 | #1,685 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2025 | Mar 2023 |
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, Darken or VisualBlogger?
By active installs, VisualBlogger: 400+ sites run it against 200+ for Darken, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Darken or VisualBlogger?
Darken, at #1,463 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VisualBlogger at #1,907. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Darken a block theme or a classic theme? And VisualBlogger?
Darken is a block theme, VisualBlogger 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.