Basal FSE vs Doctors Profile
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Basal FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,369, ahead of Doctors Profile at #5,139. Over the last 7 days Basal FSE climbed 23 places and Doctors Profile climbed 29 places. Basal FSE has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Doctors Profile. Downloads this week: Basal FSE 24 and Doctors Profile 18.
| Metric | Basal FSE | Doctors Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,369 ▲ 23 | #5,139 ▲ 29 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 18 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 15, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,186 | #4,843 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2024 | Oct 2022 |
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, Basal FSE or Doctors Profile?
By active installs, Basal FSE: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Doctors Profile, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 1, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Basal FSE or Doctors Profile?
Basal FSE, at #1,369 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Doctors Profile at #5,139. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Basal FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Doctors Profile?
Basal FSE is a block theme, Doctors Profile 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.

