Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BlockMag currently ranks #1817 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1807, first reached on Sep 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 500+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Jun 23, 2026 (118 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #1817 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1828 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1900 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1904 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 156 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7 |
| 2025-12-31 | 889 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 36 |
| 2025-06-30 | 12 |
| 2025-05-31 | 7 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4 |
| 2025-03-31 | 4 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1 |
| 2024-11-30 | 5 |
| 2024-10-31 | 6 |
| 2024-09-30 | 11 |
| 2024-08-31 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Added to directory | 2022-11-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
BlockMag is a free magazine WordPress block theme for full site editing. This theme is fully responsive, intuitive, and visually appealing. It is a beautifully designed theme perfect for building magazines and news websites. This block-based theme comes with an array of powerful customization options. The theme includes an eye-catchy light color scheme that looks more appealing. With the help of an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can easily customize your site. The theme includes simple and easy-to-use block patterns. There are 19+ block patterns, 11 Templates, and 8 Templates Parts available in this theme to help you build the magazine site the way you want. Some of the block patterns are 404 Header, Ad Full Width After Header, CTA, Cover News, Featured News, Footer Three Columns, Header With Buttons, Header With Logo Center, Recent Blog With Sidebar, Search Header, Post Header Without BG, Logo With No Title, and many more. All the block patterns, Templates, and Templates Parts are fully responsive adapt to all screen sizes, are highly customizable, and have fast loading. Download BlockMag today and start building an amazing magazine website!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BlockMag?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is BlockMag?
As of October 19, 2026, BlockMag ranks #1817 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1807.
When was BlockMag last updated?
BlockMag was last updated on June 23, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes BlockMag?
BlockMag is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2022.
