BlockWP vs Purenote Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Purenote Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #325, ahead of BlockWP at #1,283. Over the last 7 days Purenote Blog slipped 16 places and BlockWP climbed 23 places. BlockWP has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 700+ active installs against 200+ for Purenote Blog. Downloads this week: BlockWP 33 and Purenote Blog 17.
| Metric | BlockWP | Purenote Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,283 ▲ 23 | #325 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 10, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,278 | #123 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | May 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 Purenote Blog?
By active installs, BlockWP: 700+ sites run it against 200+ for Purenote Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockWP or Purenote Blog?
Purenote Blog, at #325 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlockWP at #1,283. 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 Purenote Blog?
BlockWP is a classic theme, Purenote Blog 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.