BlockMe vs Kahel
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kahel leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #597, ahead of BlockMe at #6,694. Over the last 7 days Kahel slipped 63 places and BlockMe climbed 40 places. BlockMe has the largest install base: 50+ active installs against 50+ for Kahel. Downloads this week: Kahel 24 and BlockMe 7.
| Metric | BlockMe | Kahel |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,694 ▲ 40 | #597 ▼ 63 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 24 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2025 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #6,274 | #265 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2023 | 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, BlockMe or Kahel?
By active installs, BlockMe: 50+ sites run it against 50+ for Kahel, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockMe or Kahel?
Kahel, at #597 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlockMe at #6,694. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlockMe a block theme or a classic theme? And Kahel?
BlockMe is a block theme, Kahel 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.