Construction Arc vs Devotion
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Construction Arc leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #638, ahead of Devotion at #1,652. Over the last 7 days Construction Arc slipped 23 places and Devotion slipped 12 places. Devotion has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Construction Arc. Downloads this week: Construction Arc 38 and Devotion 19.
| Metric | Construction Arc | Devotion |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #638 ▼ 23 | #1,652 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 38 | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | May 12, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #414 | #1,633 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Dec 2023 |
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, Construction Arc or Devotion?
By active installs, Devotion: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Construction Arc, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Arc or Devotion?
Construction Arc, at #638 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Devotion at #1,652. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Construction Arc a block theme or a classic theme? And Devotion?
Construction Arc is a classic theme, Devotion 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.