Blockbase vs DIGISTARTER
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blockbase leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #613, ahead of DIGISTARTER at #1,190. Over the last 7 days Blockbase climbed 4 places and DIGISTARTER slipped 31 places. Blockbase has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 2K+ active installs against 20+ for DIGISTARTER. Downloads this week: Blockbase 233 and DIGISTARTER 37.
| Metric | Blockbase | DIGISTARTER |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #613 ▲ 4 | #1,190 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 233 | 37 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1.30 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #601 | #764 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2021 | Sep 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, Blockbase or DIGISTARTER?
By active installs, Blockbase: 2K+ sites run it against 20+ for DIGISTARTER, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockbase or DIGISTARTER?
Blockbase, at #613 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with DIGISTARTER at #1,190. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blockbase a block theme or a classic theme? And DIGISTARTER?
Blockbase is a block theme, DIGISTARTER 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.