Neom Blog vs Specia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Specia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,083, ahead of Neom Blog at #2,558. Over the last 7 days Specia slipped 7 places and Neom Blog slipped 36 places. Specia has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Neom Blog. Downloads this week: Specia 323 and Neom Blog 121. Ratings: Neom Blog 5★ from 2 and Specia 4.7★ from 86 reviews.
| Metric | Neom Blog | Specia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,558 ▼ 36 | #1,083 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 121 | 323 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.7★ (86) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 4, 2025 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1.5 | 23.0 |
| Best rank on record | #2,271 | #1,072 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2024 | Nov 2016 |
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, Neom Blog or Specia?
By active installs, Specia: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Neom Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Neom Blog or Specia?
Specia, at #1,083 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Neom Blog at #2,558. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Neom Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Specia?
Neom Blog is a classic theme, Specia 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.