Blockscape vs Purple
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Purple leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #22, ahead of Blockscape at #499. Over the last 7 days Blockscape slipped 9 places. Blockscape has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1K+ active installs against 500+ for Purple. Downloads this week: Purple 378 and Blockscape 52.
| Metric | Blockscape | Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #499 ▼ 9 | #22 — |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 52 | 378 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #480 | #22 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 2 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Oct 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 Purple?
By active installs, Blockscape: 1K+ sites run it against 500+ for Purple, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockscape or Purple?
Purple, at #22 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blockscape at #499. 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 Purple?
Blockscape is a block theme, Purple 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.