WordPress theme comparison
Original Blog vs Parabola
At a glance
- Parabola has more active installs: 10K+, against 300+ for Original Blog.
- On a typical day, Parabola is downloaded about 15 times, Original Blog about 1.
- Original Blog has no reviews yet.
- Parabola was updated more recently: Feb 1, 2026, against Nov 24, 2025 for Original Blog.
- Parabola has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Original Blog.
Line by line
Parabola leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Original Blog |  Parabola |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #697 | #213 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 22 | 535 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(70) |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.4 |
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