Blocksy vs Elementic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blocksy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #10, ahead of Elementic at #1,072. Over the last 7 days Blocksy held its place and Elementic slipped 9 places. Blocksy has the largest install base, roughly 3000× the next: 300K+ active installs against 100+ for Elementic. Downloads this week: Blocksy 58,691 and Elementic 17.
| Metric | Blocksy | Elementic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #10 ▬ | #1,072 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 58,691 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (873) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.60 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #10 | #645 |
| Days in the top 50 | 754 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2019 | Jan 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 15 | 0 |
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, Blocksy or Elementic?
By active installs, Blocksy: 300K+ sites run it against 100+ for Elementic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blocksy or Elementic?
Blocksy, at #10 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Elementic at #1,072. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blocksy a block theme or a classic theme? And Elementic?
Blocksy is a classic theme, Elementic is a classic 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.