Blockstarter vs Pineapple WPEX
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 #1,366, ahead of Pineapple WPEX at #6,439. Over the last 7 days Blockstarter slipped 4 places and Pineapple WPEX slipped 18 places. Blockstarter has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 500+ active installs against 50+ for Pineapple WPEX. Downloads this week: Blockstarter 33 and Pineapple WPEX 8.
| Metric | Blockstarter | Pineapple WPEX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,366 ▼ 4 | #6,439 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 21, 2026 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.8 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,265 | #5,850 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Aug 2023 |
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 Pineapple WPEX?
By active installs, Blockstarter: 500+ sites run it against 50+ for Pineapple WPEX, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockstarter or Pineapple WPEX?
Blockstarter, at #1,366 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pineapple WPEX at #6,439. 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 Pineapple WPEX?
Blockstarter is a block theme, Pineapple WPEX 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.