Blockskit Base vs Gigantic Construction
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blockskit Base leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #371, ahead of Gigantic Construction at #411. Over the last 7 days Blockskit Base slipped 4 places and Gigantic Construction slipped 10 places. Blockskit Base has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 300+ for Gigantic Construction. Downloads this week: Blockskit Base 549 and Gigantic Construction 26.
| Metric | Blockskit Base | Gigantic Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #371 ▼ 4 | #411 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 549 | 26 |
| Rating | 3★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #344 | #216 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Feb 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, Blockskit Base or Gigantic Construction?
By active installs, Blockskit Base: 1K+ sites run it against 300+ for Gigantic Construction, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockskit Base or Gigantic Construction?
Blockskit Base, at #371 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gigantic Construction at #411. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blockskit Base a block theme or a classic theme? And Gigantic Construction?
Blockskit Base is a block theme, Gigantic Construction 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.