WordPress theme comparison
Phlox vs Shield Blog
At a glance
- Phlox has more active installs: 30K+, against 80+ for Shield Blog.
- On a typical day, Phlox is downloaded about 106 times, Shield Blog about 0.
- Shield Blog has no reviews yet.
- Phlox was updated more recently: Aug 1, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Shield Blog.
- Phlox has been around longer: since 2017, against 2024 for Shield Blog.
Line by line
Phlox leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Phlox |  Shield Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #59 | #4,629 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.8K | 5 |
| Rating | 4.8(867) | No ratings |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
Tags they share
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- Top Theme options themes
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