Emerge Blog vs Kubio
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kubio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #27, ahead of Emerge Blog at #401. Over the last 7 days Kubio slipped 1 place and Emerge Blog climbed 4 places. Kubio has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 20K+ active installs against 1K+ for Emerge Blog. Downloads this week: Kubio 872 and Emerge Blog 12.
| Metric | Emerge Blog | Kubio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #401 ▲ 4 | #27 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 872 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.3★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2025 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.0.115 |
| Best rank on record | #394 | #14 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 758 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2024 | Feb 2024 |
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, Emerge Blog or Kubio?
By active installs, Kubio: 20K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Emerge Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Emerge Blog or Kubio?
Kubio, at #27 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Emerge Blog at #401. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Emerge Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Kubio?
Emerge Blog is a classic theme, Kubio 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.