Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Blockwist currently ranks #354 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #329, first reached on Oct 3, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 20+ when we started tracking it in September 2026 to 80+ today — it crossed the 80+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 67% versus the month before (12/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Sep 5, 2026 (42 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #354 |
| 2026-09-30 | #431 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Daniel Bandi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-05 |
| Added to directory | 2026-09-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-16 |
Description
A modern, multipurpose WordPress block theme with flexible design tokens, purposeful patterns, and a child-theme-friendly foundation.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Blockwist?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Blockwist?
As of October 17, 2026, Blockwist ranks #354 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #329.
When was Blockwist last updated?
Blockwist was last updated on September 5, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Blockwist?
Blockwist is developed by Daniel Bandi. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2026.
