Gridalicious vs Multi 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
Multi Blogger leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,570, ahead of Gridalicious at #4,707. Over the last 7 days Multi Blogger slipped 17 places and Gridalicious climbed 6 places. Gridalicious has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Multi Blogger. Downloads this week: Gridalicious 49 and Multi Blogger 17.
| Metric | Gridalicious | Multi Blogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,707 ▲ 6 | #1,570 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 49 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4 | 2.5.6 |
| Best rank on record | #4,658 | #1,350 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Sep 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, Gridalicious or Multi Blogger?
By active installs, Gridalicious: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Multi Blogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gridalicious or Multi Blogger?
Multi Blogger, at #1,570 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gridalicious at #4,707. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gridalicious a block theme or a classic theme? And Multi Blogger?
Gridalicious is a classic theme, Multi 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.