Corporate Blocks vs Simple Nova
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Simple Nova leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #183, ahead of Corporate Blocks at #1,951. Over the last 7 days Simple Nova climbed 1 place and Corporate Blocks slipped 6 places. Simple Nova has the largest install base, roughly 7.5× the next: 3K+ active installs against 400+ for Corporate Blocks. Downloads this week: Corporate Blocks 413 and Simple Nova 283. Ratings: Corporate Blocks 1★ from 1 and Simple Nova 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Corporate Blocks | Simple Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,951 ▼ 6 | #183 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 413 | 283 |
| Rating | 1★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.0 | 3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,879 | #180 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Nov 2023 |
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 Simple Nova?
By active installs, Simple Nova: 3K+ sites run it against 400+ for Corporate Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Corporate Blocks or Simple Nova?
Simple Nova, at #183 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 Simple Nova?
Corporate Blocks is a block theme, Simple Nova 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.