Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BlockWP currently ranks #1351 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1348, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.7, shipped on Mar 10, 2026 (174 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1351 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1373 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 700 |
| 2026-07-31 | 700 |
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | candidthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.7 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-10 |
| Added to directory | 2022-09-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
BlockWP Gutenberg WordPress Theme. It is compatible with PostX, Ultimate Addons, Kadence Blocks, and other popular Gutenberg blocks. This theme comes with a top header section, featured post, sidebar option, primary color, and many more. You can make your food, business, corporate, fashion, environment blog, etc with BlockWP. Moreover, it has social icons, subscribe button, an off-canvas sidebar, a search icon, a masonry layout, and more. You can select a numeric or default pagination, excerpt length, original or cropped image, go to the top, copyright text, etc. You will get more options in the premium version. Demos - https://blockwp.candidthemes.com/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BlockWP?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is BlockWP?
As of August 31, 2026, BlockWP ranks #1351 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1348.
When was BlockWP last updated?
BlockWP was last updated on March 10, 2026 (version 1.0.7). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes BlockWP?
BlockWP is developed by candidthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2022.
