Blockstarter vs Construction Architect
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blockstarter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,359, ahead of Construction Architect at #1,462. Over the last 7 days Blockstarter slipped 12 places and Construction Architect slipped 18 places. Blockstarter has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500+ active installs against 200+ for Construction Architect. Downloads this week: Construction Architect 154 and Blockstarter 33.
| Metric | Blockstarter | Construction Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,359 ▼ 12 | #1,462 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 154 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3★ (2) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 21, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.8 | 2.1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,265 | #1,264 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | May 2025 |
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, Blockstarter or Construction Architect?
By active installs, Blockstarter: 500+ sites run it against 200+ for Construction Architect, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockstarter or Construction Architect?
Blockstarter, at #1,359 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Construction Architect at #1,462. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blockstarter a block theme or a classic theme? And Construction Architect?
Blockstarter is a block theme, Construction Architect 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.