NAS Construction Build vs Sparkle FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
NAS Construction Build leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,110, ahead of Sparkle FSE at #1,266. Over the last 7 days NAS Construction Build slipped 25 places and Sparkle FSE slipped 12 places. Sparkle FSE has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 700+ active installs against 300+ for NAS Construction Build. Downloads this week: NAS Construction Build 19 and Sparkle FSE 17.
| Metric | NAS Construction Build | Sparkle FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,110 ▼ 25 | #1,266 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 10, 2026 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2.7 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #969 | #1,252 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Oct 2022 |
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, NAS Construction Build or Sparkle FSE?
By active installs, Sparkle FSE: 700+ sites run it against 300+ for NAS Construction Build, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, NAS Construction Build or Sparkle FSE?
NAS Construction Build, at #1,110 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sparkle FSE at #1,266. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is NAS Construction Build a block theme or a classic theme? And Sparkle FSE?
NAS Construction Build is a block theme, Sparkle FSE 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.