BlockWP vs Skynews
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 #1,284, ahead of Skynews at #3,396. Over the last 7 days BlockWP slipped 5 places and Skynews slipped 83 places. BlockWP has the largest install base, roughly 7× the next: 700+ active installs against 100+ for Skynews. Downloads this week: BlockWP 33 and Skynews 8.
| Metric | BlockWP | Skynews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,284 ▼ 5 | #3,396 ▼ 83 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,278 | #2,554 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Nov 2024 |
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 Skynews?
By active installs, BlockWP: 700+ sites run it against 100+ for Skynews, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockWP or Skynews?
BlockWP, at #1,284 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Skynews at #3,396. 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 Skynews?
BlockWP is a classic theme, Skynews 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.