Big Patterns vs Rock Tune
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Big Patterns leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,656, ahead of Rock Tune at #1,668. Over the last 7 days Big Patterns climbed 7 places and Rock Tune slipped 28 places. Big Patterns has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 600+ active installs against 300+ for Rock Tune. Downloads this week: Rock Tune 23 and Big Patterns 11.
| Metric | Big Patterns | Rock Tune |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,656 ▲ 7 | #1,668 ▼ 28 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.19 | 2.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,638 | #1,517 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Sep 2024 |
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, Big Patterns or Rock Tune?
By active installs, Big Patterns: 600+ sites run it against 300+ for Rock Tune, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Patterns or Rock Tune?
Big Patterns, at #1,656 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rock Tune at #1,668. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Big Patterns a block theme or a classic theme? And Rock Tune?
Big Patterns is a classic theme, Rock Tune 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.