Corporate Blocks vs NewSpare
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NewSpare leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #271, ahead of Corporate Blocks at #1,951. Over the last 7 days NewSpare slipped 14 places and Corporate Blocks slipped 1 place. Corporate Blocks has the largest install base: 400+ active installs against 400+ for NewSpare. Downloads this week: NewSpare 421 and Corporate Blocks 413.
| Metric | Corporate Blocks | NewSpare |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,951 ▼ 1 | #271 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 413 | 421 |
| Rating | 1★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.0 | 4.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,879 | #98 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Mar 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, Corporate Blocks or NewSpare?
By active installs, Corporate Blocks: 400+ sites run it against 400+ for NewSpare, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Corporate Blocks or NewSpare?
NewSpare, at #271 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Corporate Blocks at #1,951. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Corporate Blocks a block theme or a classic theme? And NewSpare?
Corporate Blocks is a block theme, NewSpare 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.