Square vs Web Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Square leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #920, ahead of Web Blog at #3,916. Over the last 7 days Square climbed 17 places and Web Blog climbed 7 places. Square has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Web Blog. Downloads this week: Square 1,244 and Web Blog 8.
| Metric | Square | Web Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #920 ▲ 17 | #3,916 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,244 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (39) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | May 30, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.0.70 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #918 | #3,768 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Jan 2023 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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, Square or Web Blog?
By active installs, Square: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Web Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Square or Web Blog?
Square, at #920 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Web Blog at #3,916. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Square a block theme or a classic theme? And Web Blog?
Square is a classic theme, Web Blog 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.