PostBlog vs Prism Magazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PostBlog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #540, ahead of Prism Magazine at #1,217. Over the last 7 days PostBlog climbed 9 places and Prism Magazine slipped 13 places. PostBlog has the largest install base, roughly 7.5× the next: 600+ active installs against 80+ for Prism Magazine. Downloads this week: PostBlog 28 and Prism Magazine 18.
| Metric | PostBlog | Prism Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #540 ▲ 9 | #1,217 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 18 |
| Rating | 3★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 5, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #390 | #474 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | May 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, PostBlog or Prism Magazine?
By active installs, PostBlog: 600+ sites run it against 80+ for Prism Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, PostBlog or Prism Magazine?
PostBlog, at #540 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prism Magazine at #1,217. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is PostBlog a block theme or a classic theme? And Prism Magazine?
PostBlog is a block theme, Prism Magazine 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.