Edge vs Popular 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
Edge leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #920, ahead of Popular Blogger at #1,098. Over the last 7 days Edge slipped 4 places and Popular Blogger slipped 45 places. Edge has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Popular Blogger. Downloads this week: Popular Blogger 22 and Edge 21.
| Metric | Edge | Popular Blogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #920 ▼ 4 | #1,098 ▼ 45 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 22 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (27) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.2 | 1.8.6 |
| Best rank on record | #912 | #718 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2016 | Nov 2025 |
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, Edge or Popular Blogger?
By active installs, Edge: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Popular Blogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Edge or Popular Blogger?
Edge, at #920 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Popular Blogger at #1,098. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Edge a block theme or a classic theme? And Popular Blogger?
Edge is a classic theme, Popular 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.