Blockstarter vs Thryve Biz Core
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Thryve Biz Core leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #356, ahead of Blockstarter at #1,366. Over the last 7 days Blockstarter slipped 4 places. Blockstarter has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 500+ active installs against 20+ for Thryve Biz Core. Downloads this week: Thryve Biz Core 64 and Blockstarter 33.
| Metric | Blockstarter | Thryve Biz Core |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,366 ▼ 4 | #356 — |
| Active installs | 500+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 64 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 21, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.8 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,265 | #356 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2023 | Oct 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, Blockstarter or Thryve Biz Core?
By active installs, Blockstarter: 500+ sites run it against 20+ for Thryve Biz Core, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockstarter or Thryve Biz Core?
Thryve Biz Core, at #356 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blockstarter at #1,366. 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 Thryve Biz Core?
Blockstarter is a block theme, Thryve Biz Core 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.