Koji vs Rural Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Rural Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #386, ahead of Koji at #1,162. Over the last 7 days Rural Blog slipped 18 places and Koji climbed 5 places. Koji has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Rural Blog. Downloads this week: Koji 177 and Rural Blog 63.
| Metric | Koji | Rural Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,162 ▲ 5 | #386 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 177 | 63 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (11) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.2 | 1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,149 | #170 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2018 | Jul 2026 |
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, Koji or Rural Blog?
By active installs, Koji: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Rural Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Koji or Rural Blog?
Rural Blog, at #386 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Koji at #1,162. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Koji a block theme or a classic theme? And Rural Blog?
Koji is a classic theme, Rural Blog 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.