BlankSlate vs Independente
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 #265, ahead of Independente at #967. Over the last 7 days BlankSlate climbed 7 places and Independente slipped 94 places. BlankSlate has the largest install base, roughly 250× the next: 10K+ active installs against 40+ for Independente. Downloads this week: BlankSlate 182 and Independente 11.
| Metric | BlankSlate | Independente |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #265 ▲ 7 | #967 ▼ 94 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 182 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (63) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2026 | 6.9 |
| Best rank on record | #265 | #262 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2011 | Aug 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, BlankSlate or Independente?
By active installs, BlankSlate: 10K+ sites run it against 40+ for Independente, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlankSlate or Independente?
BlankSlate, at #265 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Independente at #967. 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 Independente?
BlankSlate is a classic theme, Independente 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.