DesignStudio vs MinimalistBlogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
MinimalistBlogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #641, ahead of DesignStudio at #8,298. Over the last 7 days MinimalistBlogger climbed 15 places and DesignStudio climbed 11 places. MinimalistBlogger has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 3K+ active installs against 30+ for DesignStudio. Downloads this week: MinimalistBlogger 197 and DesignStudio 9.
| Metric | DesignStudio | MinimalistBlogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,298 ▲ 11 | #641 ▲ 15 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 197 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.6 | 10.2 |
| Best rank on record | #8,004 | #641 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | May 2018 |
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, DesignStudio or MinimalistBlogger?
By active installs, MinimalistBlogger: 3K+ sites run it against 30+ for DesignStudio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, DesignStudio or MinimalistBlogger?
MinimalistBlogger, at #641 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with DesignStudio at #8,298. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is DesignStudio a block theme or a classic theme? And MinimalistBlogger?
DesignStudio is a classic theme, MinimalistBlogger 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.