Construction Arc vs Freesia Empire
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 #630, ahead of Freesia Empire at #2,204. Over the last 7 days Construction Arc slipped 15 places and Freesia Empire slipped 4 places. Freesia Empire has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Construction Arc. Downloads this week: Construction Arc 40 and Freesia Empire 20.
| Metric | Construction Arc | Freesia Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #630 ▼ 15 | #2,204 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (25) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #414 | #2,166 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Mar 2016 |
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 Freesia Empire?
By active installs, Freesia Empire: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Construction Arc, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Arc or Freesia Empire?
Construction Arc, at #630 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Freesia Empire at #2,204. 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 Freesia Empire?
Construction Arc is a classic theme, Freesia Empire 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.