BlankSlate vs Catch Box
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlankSlate leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #268, ahead of Catch Box at #639. Over the last 7 days BlankSlate climbed 1 place and Catch Box slipped 1 place. BlankSlate has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 10K+ active installs against 5K+ for Catch Box. Downloads this week: BlankSlate 188 and Catch Box 63. Ratings: BlankSlate 4.9★ from 63 and Catch Box 4.7★ from 59 reviews.
| Metric | BlankSlate | Catch Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #268 ▲ 1 | #639 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 188 | 63 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (63) | 4.7★ (59) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2025 | May 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 2026 | 5.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #267 | #638 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2011 | Jun 2012 |
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, BlankSlate or Catch Box?
By active installs, BlankSlate: 10K+ sites run it against 5K+ for Catch Box, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlankSlate or Catch Box?
BlankSlate, at #268 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Box at #639. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlankSlate a block theme or a classic theme? And Catch Box?
BlankSlate is a classic theme, Catch Box 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.