Eliot vs KeyBlog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Eliot leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,189, ahead of KeyBlog at #1,495. Over the last 7 days Eliot slipped 18 places and KeyBlog slipped 29 places. Eliot has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 400+ active installs against 200+ for KeyBlog. Downloads this week: Eliot 8 and KeyBlog 7.
| Metric | Eliot | KeyBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,189 ▼ 18 | #1,495 ▼ 29 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 10, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,093 | #1,157 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2024 | Aug 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, Eliot or KeyBlog?
By active installs, Eliot: 400+ sites run it against 200+ for KeyBlog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Eliot or KeyBlog?
Eliot, at #1,189 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with KeyBlog at #1,495. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Eliot a block theme or a classic theme? And KeyBlog?
Eliot is a block theme, KeyBlog 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.