BlockMe vs PressMono
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PressMono leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,553, ahead of BlockMe at #6,701. Over the last 7 days PressMono climbed 91 places and BlockMe slipped 14 places. PressMono has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for BlockMe. Downloads this week: PressMono 9 and BlockMe 7.
| Metric | BlockMe | PressMono |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,701 ▼ 14 | #1,553 ▲ 91 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #6,274 | #1,539 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2023 | Dec 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, BlockMe or PressMono?
By active installs, PressMono: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for BlockMe, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockMe or PressMono?
PressMono, at #1,553 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlockMe at #6,701. 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 PressMono?
BlockMe is a block theme, PressMono 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.