Orchid Store vs Sublime Blogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Orchid Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #286, ahead of Sublime Blogger at #8,003. Over the last 7 days Orchid Store slipped 11 places and Sublime Blogger slipped 23 places. Orchid Store has the largest install base, roughly 125× the next: 5K+ active installs against 40+ for Sublime Blogger. Downloads this week: Orchid Store 123 and Sublime Blogger 8.
| Metric | Orchid Store | Sublime Blogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #286 ▼ 11 | #8,003 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 123 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (17) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.17 | 1.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #275 | #7,690 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2019 | Sep 2020 |
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, Orchid Store or Sublime Blogger?
By active installs, Orchid Store: 5K+ sites run it against 40+ for Sublime Blogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Orchid Store or Sublime Blogger?
Orchid Store, at #286 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sublime Blogger at #8,003. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Orchid Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Sublime Blogger?
Orchid Store is a classic theme, Sublime Blogger 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.