Aperitto vs BlankSlate
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlankSlate leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #275, ahead of Aperitto at #2,312. Over the last 7 days BlankSlate slipped 6 places and Aperitto climbed 1 place. BlankSlate has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 10K+ active installs against 500+ for Aperitto. Downloads this week: BlankSlate 520 and Aperitto 7. Ratings: Aperitto 5★ from 2 and BlankSlate 4.9★ from 63 reviews.
| Metric | Aperitto | BlankSlate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,312 ▲ 1 | #275 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 520 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.9★ (63) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 15, 2024 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 2026 |
| Best rank on record | #2,308 | #265 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2021 | Apr 2011 |
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, Aperitto or BlankSlate?
By active installs, BlankSlate: 10K+ sites run it against 500+ for Aperitto, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aperitto or BlankSlate?
BlankSlate, at #275 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Aperitto at #2,312. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aperitto a block theme or a classic theme? And BlankSlate?
Aperitto is a classic theme, BlankSlate is a classic 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.