Blog FSE vs ConsultingGrove Dark
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ConsultingGrove Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #112, ahead of Blog FSE at #540. Over the last 7 days ConsultingGrove Dark slipped 2 places and Blog FSE climbed 3 places. Blog FSE has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for ConsultingGrove Dark. Downloads this week: ConsultingGrove Dark 52 and Blog FSE 25.
| Metric | Blog FSE | ConsultingGrove Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #540 ▲ 3 | #112 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 52 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #532 | #49 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 ConsultingGrove Dark?
By active installs, Blog FSE: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for ConsultingGrove Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog FSE or ConsultingGrove Dark?
ConsultingGrove Dark, at #112 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Blog FSE at #540. 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 ConsultingGrove Dark?
Blog FSE is a block theme, ConsultingGrove Dark 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.