Construction Arc vs Palmeria
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 #623, ahead of Palmeria at #1,031. Over the last 7 days Construction Arc slipped 11 places and Palmeria climbed 4 places. Palmeria has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Construction Arc. Downloads this week: Palmeria 44 and Construction Arc 42.
| Metric | Construction Arc | Palmeria |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #623 ▼ 11 | #1,031 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 42 | 44 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (14) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #414 | #1,024 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2026 | Nov 2018 |
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 Palmeria?
By active installs, Palmeria: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Construction Arc, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Arc or Palmeria?
Construction Arc, at #623 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Palmeria at #1,031. 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 Palmeria?
Construction Arc is a classic theme, Palmeria 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.