BlankSlate vs Kata
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 #275, ahead of Kata at #2,633. Over the last 7 days BlankSlate slipped 6 places and Kata slipped 4 places. BlankSlate has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 10K+ active installs against 500+ for Kata. Downloads this week: BlankSlate 520 and Kata 47. Ratings: BlankSlate 4.9★ from 63 and Kata 3.8★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | BlankSlate | Kata |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #275 ▼ 6 | #2,633 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 520 | 47 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (63) | 3.8★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2025 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2026 | 1.6.3 |
| Best rank on record | #265 | #2,620 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2011 | Sep 2020 |
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 Kata?
By active installs, BlankSlate: 10K+ sites run it against 500+ for Kata, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlankSlate or Kata?
BlankSlate, at #275 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kata at #2,633. 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 Kata?
BlankSlate is a classic theme, Kata 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.