WordPress theme comparison
Classic Blog vs Hestia
At a glance
- Hestia has more active installs: 70K+, against 100+ for Classic Blog.
- On a typical day, Hestia is downloaded about 792 times, Classic Blog about 1.
- Classic Blog has no reviews yet.
- Hestia was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Classic Blog.
- Hestia has been around longer: since 2017, against 2018 for Classic Blog.
Line by line
Hestia leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Blog |  Hestia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,233 | #31 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 166 | 55.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(563) |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.4.0 |
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