BlockWP vs Magazine Lume
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Magazine Lume leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #419, ahead of BlockWP at #1,306. Over the last 7 days Magazine Lume slipped 5 places and BlockWP climbed 4 places. BlockWP has the largest install base, roughly 1.8× the next: 700+ active installs against 400+ for Magazine Lume. Downloads this week: BlockWP 40 and Magazine Lume 39.
| Metric | BlockWP | Magazine Lume |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,306 ▲ 4 | #419 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 39 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 10, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,292 | #364 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Jan 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, BlockWP or Magazine Lume?
By active installs, BlockWP: 700+ sites run it against 400+ for Magazine Lume, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockWP or Magazine Lume?
Magazine Lume, at #419 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlockWP at #1,306. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlockWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Magazine Lume?
BlockWP is a classic theme, Magazine Lume 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.