Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Blockbase currently ranks #621 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #616, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 12 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (12/day).
- The latest release, v3.1.21, shipped on Oct 24, 2024 (680 days ago) — release #68 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #621 |
| 2026-08-31 | #617 |
| 2026-07-31 | #642 |
| 2026-06-30 | #678 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 16 |
| 2026-08-31 | 12 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 22 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 24 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
| 2026-01-31 | 24 |
| 2025-12-31 | 20 |
| 2025-11-30 | 24 |
| 2025-10-31 | 17 |
| 2025-09-30 | 26 |
| 2025-08-31 | 25 |
| 2025-07-31 | 22 |
| 2025-06-30 | 31 |
| 2025-05-31 | 24 |
| 2025-04-30 | 36 |
| 2025-03-31 | 40 |
| 2025-02-28 | 43 |
| 2025-01-31 | 34 |
| 2024-12-31 | 25 |
| 2024-11-30 | 40 |
| 2024-10-31 | 59 |
| 2024-09-30 | 31 |
| 2024-08-31 | 18 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1.21 |
| Versions released | 68 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-24 |
| Added to directory | 2021-06-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Blockbase is a simple theme that supports full-site editing. It comes with a set of minimal templates and design settings that can be manipulated through Global Styles. Use it to build something beautiful.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Blockbase?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Blockbase?
As of September 4, 2026, Blockbase ranks #621 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #616.
When was Blockbase last updated?
Blockbase was last updated on October 24, 2024 (version 3.1.21). It has shipped 68 releases in total.
Who makes Blockbase?
Blockbase is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2021.
