Construction Works vs High Performance
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
High Performance leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #501, ahead of Construction Works at #1,277. Over the last 7 days High Performance slipped 27 places and Construction Works climbed 17 places. Construction Works has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for High Performance. Downloads this week: Construction Works 24 and High Performance 23.
| Metric | Construction Works | High Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,277 ▲ 17 | #501 ▼ 27 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.8 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #941 | #111 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2025 | Jun 2026 |
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 Works or High Performance?
By active installs, Construction Works: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for High Performance, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Construction Works or High Performance?
High Performance, at #501 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Construction Works at #1,277. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Construction Works a block theme or a classic theme? And High Performance?
Construction Works is a block theme, High Performance 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.