Block Builder vs Flexify
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Flexify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #74, ahead of Block Builder at #2,321. Over the last 7 days Flexify slipped 10 places and Block Builder climbed 1 place. Block Builder has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 400+ active installs against 300+ for Flexify. Downloads this week: Flexify 31 and Block Builder 17.
| Metric | Block Builder | Flexify |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,321 ▲ 1 | #74 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 31 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2025 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #2,225 | #29 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 15 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2022 | 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, Block Builder or Flexify?
By active installs, Block Builder: 400+ sites run it against 300+ for Flexify, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Block Builder or Flexify?
Flexify, at #74 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Block Builder at #2,321. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Block Builder a block theme or a classic theme? And Flexify?
Block Builder is a block theme, Flexify 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.