Blockscape vs Nimbsy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blockscape leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #482, ahead of Nimbsy at #1,757. Over the last 7 days Blockscape climbed 9 places and Nimbsy slipped 15 places. Blockscape has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 1K+ active installs against 20+ for Nimbsy. Downloads this week: Blockscape 33 and Nimbsy 21.
| Metric | Blockscape | Nimbsy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #482 ▲ 9 | #1,757 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 21 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 9, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #480 | #614 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | 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, Blockscape or Nimbsy?
By active installs, Blockscape: 1K+ sites run it against 20+ for Nimbsy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockscape or Nimbsy?
Blockscape, at #482 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Nimbsy at #1,757. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blockscape a block theme or a classic theme? And Nimbsy?
Blockscape is a block theme, Nimbsy 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.