Builder And Developer vs Dawson
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Dawson leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #527, ahead of Builder And Developer at #1,432. Over the last 7 days Dawson slipped 4 places and Builder And Developer slipped 21 places. Dawson has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Builder And Developer. Downloads this week: Dawson 32 and Builder And Developer 17.
| Metric | Builder And Developer | Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,432 ▼ 21 | #527 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 32 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.9 | 1.0.10 |
| Best rank on record | #1,217 | #518 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | May 2024 |
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, Builder And Developer or Dawson?
By active installs, Dawson: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Builder And Developer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Builder And Developer or Dawson?
Dawson, at #527 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Builder And Developer at #1,432. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Builder And Developer a block theme or a classic theme? And Dawson?
Builder And Developer is a block theme, Dawson 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.