Human Resources vs Magazine 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
Human Resources leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #434, ahead of Magazine Blocks at #2,309. Over the last 7 days Human Resources slipped 3 places and Magazine Blocks slipped 30 places. Human Resources has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 400+ active installs against 80+ for Magazine Blocks. Downloads this week: Magazine Blocks 113 and Human Resources 40.
| Metric | Human Resources | Magazine Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #434 ▼ 3 | #2,309 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 113 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 1.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #238 | #1,768 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Nov 2025 |
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, Human Resources or Magazine Blocks?
By active installs, Human Resources: 400+ sites run it against 80+ for Magazine Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Human Resources or Magazine Blocks?
Human Resources, at #434 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Magazine Blocks at #2,309. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Human Resources a block theme or a classic theme? And Magazine Blocks?
Human Resources is a block theme, Magazine 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.