Blockwist vs Prime FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blockwist leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #354, ahead of Prime FSE at #981. Over the last 7 days Blockwist slipped 8 places and Prime FSE slipped 19 places. Prime FSE has the largest install base, roughly 8.8× the next: 700+ active installs against 80+ for Blockwist. Downloads this week: Blockwist 20 and Prime FSE 17.
| Metric | Blockwist | Prime FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #354 ▼ 8 | #981 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 5, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #329 | #947 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Nov 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, Blockwist or Prime FSE?
By active installs, Prime FSE: 700+ sites run it against 80+ for Blockwist, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blockwist or Prime FSE?
Blockwist, at #354 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prime FSE at #981. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blockwist a block theme or a classic theme? And Prime FSE?
Blockwist is a block theme, Prime FSE 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.