Blanky vs Reclaim the Web
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blanky leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #544, ahead of Reclaim the Web at #1,970. Over the last 7 days Blanky slipped 15 places and Reclaim the Web slipped 116 places. Blanky has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 200+ active installs against 40+ for Reclaim the Web. Downloads this week: Blanky 38 and Reclaim the Web 11.
| Metric | Blanky | Reclaim the Web |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #544 ▼ 15 | #1,970 ▼ 116 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 38 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 0.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #339 | #359 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2026 | Jun 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, Blanky or Reclaim the Web?
By active installs, Blanky: 200+ sites run it against 40+ for Reclaim the Web, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blanky or Reclaim the Web?
Blanky, at #544 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Reclaim the Web at #1,970. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blanky a block theme or a classic theme? And Reclaim the Web?
Blanky is a block theme, Reclaim the Web 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.