Adventurer vs Blockstarter
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blockstarter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,355, ahead of Adventurer at #1,991. Over the last 7 days Blockstarter climbed 6 places and Adventurer slipped 12 places. Blockstarter has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 500+ active installs against 400+ for Adventurer. Downloads this week: Blockstarter 33 and Adventurer 12.
| Metric | Adventurer | Blockstarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,991 ▼ 12 | #1,355 ▲ 6 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 33 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,975 | #1,265 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2023 | Nov 2023 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Adventurer or Blockstarter?
By active installs, Blockstarter: 500+ sites run it against 400+ for Adventurer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Adventurer or Blockstarter?
Blockstarter, at #1,355 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Adventurer at #1,991. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Adventurer a block theme or a classic theme? And Blockstarter?
Adventurer is a block theme, Blockstarter is a block theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.