Press Release vs The Block
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Press Release leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,014, ahead of The Block at #6,448. Over the last 7 days Press Release slipped 114 places and The Block slipped 98 places. Press Release has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 40+ active installs against 30+ for The Block. Downloads this week: Press Release 10 and The Block 7.
| Metric | Press Release | The Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,014 ▼ 114 | #6,448 ▼ 98 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 0.7.3 |
| Best rank on record | #233 | #5,479 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Jan 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, Press Release or The Block?
By active installs, Press Release: 40+ sites run it against 30+ for The Block, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Press Release or The Block?
Press Release, at #1,014 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with The Block at #6,448. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Press Release a block theme or a classic theme? And The Block?
Press Release is a block theme, The Block is a classic 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.