BigBlocks vs Shanti
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BigBlocks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #646, ahead of Shanti at #1,455. Over the last 7 days BigBlocks slipped 21 places and Shanti slipped 89 places. BigBlocks has the largest install base, roughly 2.2× the next: 200+ active installs against 90+ for Shanti. Downloads this week: BigBlocks 8 and Shanti 7.
| Metric | BigBlocks | Shanti |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #646 ▼ 21 | #1,455 ▼ 89 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #361 | #591 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2026 | Apr 2026 |
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, BigBlocks or Shanti?
By active installs, BigBlocks: 200+ sites run it against 90+ for Shanti, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BigBlocks or Shanti?
BigBlocks, at #646 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shanti at #1,455. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BigBlocks a block theme or a classic theme? And Shanti?
BigBlocks is a block theme, Shanti 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.