Blog FSE vs Caliph
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 FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #540, ahead of Caliph at #1,217. Over the last 7 days Blog FSE climbed 3 places and Caliph slipped 43 places. Blog FSE has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Caliph. Downloads this week: Blog FSE 25 and Caliph 7.
| Metric | Blog FSE | Caliph |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #540 ▲ 3 | #1,217 ▼ 43 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #532 | #576 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Mar 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, Blog FSE or Caliph?
By active installs, Blog FSE: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Caliph, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog FSE or Caliph?
Blog FSE, at #540 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Caliph at #1,217. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Caliph?
Blog FSE is a block theme, Caliph is a block 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.