Blockskit Base vs Spike Business
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 #367, ahead of Spike Business at #902. Over the last 7 days Blockskit Base climbed 3 places and Spike Business slipped 19 places. Blockskit Base has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1K+ active installs against 500+ for Spike Business. Downloads this week: Blockskit Base 562 and Spike Business 10.
| Metric | Blockskit Base | Spike Business |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #367 ▲ 3 | #902 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 562 | 10 |
| Rating | 3★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #344 | #809 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Nov 2024 |
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 Spike Business?
By active installs, Blockskit Base: 1K+ sites run it against 500+ for Spike Business, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockskit Base or Spike Business?
Blockskit Base, at #367 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Spike Business at #902. 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 Spike Business?
Blockskit Base is a block theme, Spike Business 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.