Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block Builder currently ranks #2321 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2225, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5, shipped on Sep 2, 2025 (409 days ago) — release #12 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #2321 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2373 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2353 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2267 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Web Guy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-02 |
| Added to directory | 2022-05-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
An open space to build whatever you want with blocks and full site editing. Block Builder is to Block Themes what BlankSlate (blankslate.me) is to Classic Themes. Learn more about the difference in the Theme Handbook (developer.wordpress.org/themes). Block Builder is very minimal, giving you a completely blank canvas to build your own templates on as needed. You can add dynamic content to your theme with Theme Blocks (wordpress.org/documentation/article/blocks-list/#theme-blocks).
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Block Builder?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Block Builder?
As of October 16, 2026, Block Builder ranks #2321 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2225.
When was Block Builder last updated?
Block Builder was last updated on September 2, 2025 (version 1.5). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Block Builder?
Block Builder is developed by Web Guy. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2022.
