Blog Build vs Korik
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blog Build leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,975, ahead of Korik at #6,226. Over the last 7 days Blog Build slipped 274 places and Korik slipped 50 places. Blog Build has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for Korik. Downloads this week: Blog Build 25 and Korik 7.
| Metric | Blog Build | Korik |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,975 ▼ 274 | #6,226 ▼ 50 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #986 | #4,460 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2025 | Nov 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, Blog Build or Korik?
By active installs, Blog Build: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for Korik, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Build or Korik?
Blog Build, at #1,975 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Korik at #6,226. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Build a block theme or a classic theme? And Korik?
Blog Build is a classic theme, Korik 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.