Pixl vs VisualBlogger
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Pixl leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,591, ahead of VisualBlogger at #1,905. Over the last 7 days Pixl climbed 40 places and VisualBlogger slipped 20 places. Pixl has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 600+ active installs against 400+ for VisualBlogger. Downloads this week: Pixl 56 and VisualBlogger 11.
| Metric | Pixl | VisualBlogger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,591 ▲ 40 | #1,905 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 56 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.11 | 1.1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,588 | #1,685 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Mar 2023 |
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, Pixl or VisualBlogger?
By active installs, Pixl: 600+ sites run it against 400+ for VisualBlogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pixl or VisualBlogger?
Pixl, at #1,591 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VisualBlogger at #1,905. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Pixl a block theme or a classic theme? And VisualBlogger?
Pixl is a block theme, VisualBlogger is a block 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.