Idea Flow vs Media Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Idea Flow leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #136, ahead of Media Magazine at #2,479. Over the last 7 days Idea Flow slipped 4 places and Media Magazine slipped 38 places. Idea Flow has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 3K+ active installs against 100+ for Media Magazine. Downloads this week: Idea Flow 215 and Media Magazine 12.
| Metric | Idea Flow | Media Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #136 ▼ 4 | #2,479 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 215 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 22, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #43 | #1,899 |
| Days in the top 50 | 47 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | 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, Idea Flow or Media Magazine?
By active installs, Idea Flow: 3K+ sites run it against 100+ for Media Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Idea Flow or Media Magazine?
Idea Flow, at #136 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Media Magazine at #2,479. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Idea Flow a block theme or a classic theme? And Media Magazine?
Idea Flow is a block theme, Media Magazine 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.