BlueBoxed vs Page Builder Framework
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Page Builder Framework leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #121, ahead of BlueBoxed at #7,524. Over the last 7 days Page Builder Framework slipped 2 places and BlueBoxed slipped 10 places. Page Builder Framework has the largest install base, roughly 333× the next: 10K+ active installs against 30+ for BlueBoxed. Downloads this week: Page Builder Framework 373 and BlueBoxed 29. Ratings: BlueBoxed 5★ from 1 and Page Builder Framework 4.9★ from 131 reviews.
| Metric | BlueBoxed | Page Builder Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,524 ▼ 10 | #121 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 373 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.9★ (131) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.0 | 2.11.10 |
| Best rank on record | #6,873 | #115 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2023 | Mar 2018 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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, BlueBoxed or Page Builder Framework?
By active installs, Page Builder Framework: 10K+ sites run it against 30+ for BlueBoxed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlueBoxed or Page Builder Framework?
Page Builder Framework, at #121 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlueBoxed at #7,524. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlueBoxed a block theme or a classic theme? And Page Builder Framework?
BlueBoxed is a classic theme, Page Builder Framework 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.