VisualBlogger vs Zino
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zino leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #220, ahead of VisualBlogger at #1,903. Over the last 7 days Zino climbed 3 places and VisualBlogger slipped 22 places. Zino has the largest install base, roughly 7.5× the next: 3K+ active installs against 400+ for VisualBlogger. Downloads this week: Zino 249 and VisualBlogger 11. Ratings: VisualBlogger 5★ from 1 and Zino 5★ from 30 reviews.
| Metric | VisualBlogger | Zino |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,903 ▼ 22 | #220 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 249 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (30) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.5 | 1.2.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,685 | #219 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2023 | 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, VisualBlogger or Zino?
By active installs, Zino: 3K+ sites run it against 400+ for VisualBlogger, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, VisualBlogger or Zino?
Zino, at #220 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VisualBlogger at #1,903. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is VisualBlogger a block theme or a classic theme? And Zino?
VisualBlogger is a block theme, Zino 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.