Data Science Specialist vs Startup Blocks
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Data Science Specialist leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,613, ahead of Startup Blocks at #2,882. Over the last 7 days Data Science Specialist slipped 9 places and Startup Blocks slipped 39 places. Data Science Specialist has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Startup Blocks. Downloads this week: Data Science Specialist 39 and Startup Blocks 20.
| Metric | Data Science Specialist | Startup Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,613 ▼ 9 | #2,882 ▼ 39 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.3 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,343 | #2,580 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2024 | Oct 2024 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Data Science Specialist or Startup Blocks?
By active installs, Data Science Specialist: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Startup Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Data Science Specialist or Startup Blocks?
Data Science Specialist, at #1,613 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Startup Blocks at #2,882. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Data Science Specialist a block theme or a classic theme? And Startup Blocks?
Data Science Specialist is a block theme, Startup Blocks 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.