bBlocks vs Ollie
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ollie leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #89, ahead of bBlocks at #672. Over the last 7 days Ollie climbed 7 places. Ollie has the largest install base, roughly 600× the next: 6K+ active installs against 10+ for bBlocks. Downloads this week: Ollie 1,313 and bBlocks 28.
| Metric | bBlocks | Ollie |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #672 — | #89 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 1,313 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (36) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.6.5 |
| Best rank on record | #672 | #89 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Oct 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, bBlocks or Ollie?
By active installs, Ollie: 6K+ sites run it against 10+ for bBlocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, bBlocks or Ollie?
Ollie, at #89 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with bBlocks at #672. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is bBlocks a block theme or a classic theme? And Ollie?
bBlocks is a block theme, Ollie 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.