Multiblog vs Second Coming
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Multiblog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,995, ahead of Second Coming at #2,026. Over the last 7 days Multiblog slipped 59 places and Second Coming slipped 3 places. Multiblog has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 100+ active installs against 60+ for Second Coming. Downloads this week: Multiblog 15 and Second Coming 13.
| Metric | Multiblog | Second Coming |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,995 ▼ 59 | #2,026 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 13 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 24, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,359 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | Mar 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, Multiblog or Second Coming?
By active installs, Multiblog: 100+ sites run it against 60+ for Second Coming, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Multiblog or Second Coming?
Multiblog, at #1,995 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Second Coming at #2,026. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Multiblog a block theme or a classic theme? And Second Coming?
Multiblog is a classic theme, Second Coming 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.