Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- JL Best-Blog currently ranks #7104 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6894, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.1, shipped on Jan 10, 2026 (238 days ago) — release #22 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #7104 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7078 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6931 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | lovecoding |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-10 |
| Added to directory | 2020-07-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Although JL Best-Blog is simple blog theme, it gives you great personalization options - from colors, through sidebars to header image and post meta. You can choose different settings for front page, single post, page and archives. You have at your disposal two menus (main-menu and top-menu), left and right sidebars and three footer sidebars. You can switch on/off header image, site title and description or header searchbar. You can use this theme for any blog type, because it has universial character.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use JL Best-Blog?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is JL Best-Blog?
As of September 5, 2026, JL Best-Blog ranks #7104 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6894.
When was JL Best-Blog last updated?
JL Best-Blog was last updated on January 10, 2026 (version 3.1). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes JL Best-Blog?
JL Best-Blog is developed by lovecoding. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2020.
