Blockskit Base vs Online Courses FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Online Courses FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #123, ahead of Blockskit Base at #371. Over the last 7 days Online Courses FSE slipped 2 places and Blockskit Base slipped 4 places. Blockskit Base has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Online Courses FSE. Downloads this week: Blockskit Base 549 and Online Courses FSE 116.
| Metric | Blockskit Base | Online Courses FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #371 ▼ 4 | #123 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 549 | 116 |
| Rating | 3★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2025 | May 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #344 | #69 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Jan 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 Online Courses FSE?
By active installs, Blockskit Base: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Online Courses FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockskit Base or Online Courses FSE?
Online Courses FSE, at #123 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blockskit Base at #371. 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 Online Courses FSE?
Blockskit Base is a block theme, Online Courses FSE 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.