BlockWP vs Voice 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
BlockWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,279, ahead of Voice Blog at #5,327. Over the last 7 days BlockWP climbed 22 places and Voice Blog climbed 14 places. BlockWP has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 700+ active installs against 200+ for Voice Blog. Downloads this week: BlockWP 40 and Voice Blog 9. Ratings: BlockWP 5★ from 1 and Voice Blog 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | BlockWP | Voice Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,279 ▲ 22 | #5,327 ▲ 14 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 9 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 10, 2026 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.3.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,278 | #5,100 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Apr 2019 |
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 Voice Blog?
By active installs, BlockWP: 700+ sites run it against 200+ for Voice Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockWP or Voice Blog?
BlockWP, at #1,279 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Voice Blog at #5,327. 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 Voice Blog?
BlockWP is a classic theme, Voice 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.