Niche Blog vs Spa Parlor
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Niche Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,821, ahead of Spa Parlor at #3,413. Over the last 7 days Niche Blog slipped 20 places and Spa Parlor slipped 1 place. Niche Blog has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 400+ active installs against 30+ for Spa Parlor. Downloads this week: Spa Parlor 24 and Niche Blog 13.
| Metric | Niche Blog | Spa Parlor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,821 ▼ 20 | #3,413 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 24 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1.5 | 1.1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,778 | #2,306 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2023 | 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, Niche Blog or Spa Parlor?
By active installs, Niche Blog: 400+ sites run it against 30+ for Spa Parlor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Niche Blog or Spa Parlor?
Niche Blog, at #1,821 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Spa Parlor at #3,413. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Niche Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Spa Parlor?
Niche Blog is a classic theme, Spa Parlor 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.