DreamBuild FSE vs Drone Services
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Drone Services leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #319, ahead of DreamBuild FSE at #2,392. Over the last 7 days Drone Services climbed 147 places and DreamBuild FSE held its place. DreamBuild FSE has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 200+ active installs against 60+ for Drone Services. Downloads this week: Drone Services 46 and DreamBuild FSE 11.
| Metric | DreamBuild FSE | Drone Services |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,392 ▬ | #319 ▲ 147 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 46 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 2, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,706 | #319 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2024 | Sep 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, DreamBuild FSE or Drone Services?
By active installs, DreamBuild FSE: 200+ sites run it against 60+ for Drone Services, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, DreamBuild FSE or Drone Services?
Drone Services, at #319 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with DreamBuild FSE at #2,392. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is DreamBuild FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And Drone Services?
DreamBuild FSE is a block theme, Drone Services 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.