Blockbooster vs Bloghoot
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blockbooster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,142, ahead of Bloghoot at #1,762. Over the last 7 days Blockbooster climbed 4 places and Bloghoot slipped 9 places. Blockbooster has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 500+ active installs against 100+ for Bloghoot. Downloads this week: Blockbooster 364 and Bloghoot 8.
| Metric | Blockbooster | Bloghoot |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,142 ▲ 4 | #1,762 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 364 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | May 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,066 | #1,244 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | May 2025 |
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, Blockbooster or Bloghoot?
By active installs, Blockbooster: 500+ sites run it against 100+ for Bloghoot, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockbooster or Bloghoot?
Blockbooster, at #1,142 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bloghoot at #1,762. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blockbooster a block theme or a classic theme? And Bloghoot?
Blockbooster is a block theme, Bloghoot 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.