BlockWP vs Polite Inspire
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlockWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,249, ahead of Polite Inspire at #4,465. Over the last 7 days BlockWP climbed 42 places and Polite Inspire slipped 107 places. BlockWP has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 700+ active installs against 50+ for Polite Inspire. Downloads this week: BlockWP 33 and Polite Inspire 7.
| Metric | BlockWP | Polite Inspire |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,249 ▲ 42 | #4,465 ▼ 107 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | May 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,249 | #3,310 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | May 2025 |
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 Polite Inspire?
By active installs, BlockWP: 700+ sites run it against 50+ for Polite Inspire, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockWP or Polite Inspire?
BlockWP, at #1,249 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Polite Inspire at #4,465. 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 Polite Inspire?
BlockWP is a classic theme, Polite Inspire 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.