Matrioska vs Postfolio 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
Postfolio Blocks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #782, ahead of Matrioska at #4,108. Over the last 7 days Postfolio Blocks slipped 176 places and Matrioska climbed 63 places. Matrioska has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 90+ active installs against 20+ for Postfolio Blocks. Downloads this week: Matrioska 59 and Postfolio Blocks 54.
| Metric | Matrioska | Postfolio Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,108 ▲ 63 | #782 ▼ 176 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 59 | 54 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #4,045 | #606 |
| 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, Matrioska or Postfolio Blocks?
By active installs, Matrioska: 90+ sites run it against 20+ for Postfolio Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Matrioska or Postfolio Blocks?
Postfolio Blocks, at #782 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Matrioska at #4,108. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Matrioska a block theme or a classic theme? And Postfolio Blocks?
Matrioska is a block theme, Postfolio 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.