Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BlogChrome currently ranks #70 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #69, first reached on Nov 3, 2026.
- It is averaging 37 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Nov 3, 2026 (today) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | 55 |
| 2026-10-31 | 19 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-11-03 |
| Added to directory | 2026-10-19 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-11-03 |
Description
BlogChrome is a customizable WordPress blog, news, and magazine theme built as a child theme of ChromeNews. Ideal for personal blogs, online newspapers, digital magazines, editorial websites, and news portals, it features a classic widgetized layout with custom news widgets and flexible widget areas for creating engaging homepages and organizing featured stories. Get started quickly with ready-made starter sites and customize your website using the WordPress Customizer, live previews, Gutenberg blocks, block patterns, and the Elementor page builder. BlogChrome also integrates with the AF Themes ecosystem, including BlockSpare for additional Gutenberg blocks, AI-powered website building, dynamic content, and advanced publishing layouts; EleSpare for Elementor kits and templates; AF Companion for optimization tools; and WP Post Author for author-related features. With responsive layouts, light and dark color modes, WooCommerce compatibility, and RTL language support, BlogChrome is suitable for technology blogs, lifestyle magazines, review websites, and professional publishing platforms. Explore starter sites at https://afthemes.com/products/chromenews/blogchrome/#aft-view-starter-sites, watch tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/@wpafthemes/, find setup instructions at https://docs.afthemes.com/chromenews/, or get help at https://afthemes.com/supports/.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BlogChrome?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is BlogChrome?
As of November 4, 2026, BlogChrome ranks #70 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #69.
When was BlogChrome last updated?
BlogChrome was last updated on November 3, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes BlogChrome?
BlogChrome is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2026.
