Construction Blocks vs FSE Barber Shop
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FSE Barber Shop leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,958, ahead of Construction Blocks at #2,366. Over the last 7 days FSE Barber Shop slipped 63 places and Construction Blocks slipped 23 places. Construction Blocks has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for FSE Barber Shop. Downloads this week: FSE Barber Shop 88 and Construction Blocks 21.
| Metric | Construction Blocks | FSE Barber Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,366 ▼ 23 | #1,958 ▼ 63 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 21 | 88 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.6.7 | 1.2.8 |
| Best rank on record | #2,147 | #1,488 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | Jul 2025 |
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 Blocks or FSE Barber Shop?
By active installs, Construction Blocks: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for FSE Barber Shop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Blocks or FSE Barber Shop?
FSE Barber Shop, at #1,958 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Construction Blocks at #2,366. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Construction Blocks a block theme or a classic theme? And FSE Barber Shop?
Construction Blocks is a block theme, FSE Barber Shop 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.