Basal FSE vs Hello Plus
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hello Plus leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,005, ahead of Basal FSE at #1,386. Over the last 7 days Hello Plus slipped 4 places and Basal FSE slipped 49 places. Basal FSE has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500+ active installs against 200+ for Hello Plus. Downloads this week: Hello Plus 46 and Basal FSE 16.
| Metric | Basal FSE | Hello Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,386 ▼ 49 | #1,005 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 46 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 15, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4 | 1.5.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,186 | #970 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2024 | Oct 2025 |
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 Hello Plus?
By active installs, Basal FSE: 500+ sites run it against 200+ for Hello Plus, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Basal FSE or Hello Plus?
Hello Plus, at #1,005 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Basal FSE at #1,386. 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 Hello Plus?
Basal FSE is a block theme, Hello Plus 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.