Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Flat Blocks Classic currently ranks #4377 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4075, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Jan 18, 2026 (231 days ago) — release #17 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #4377 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4275 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4094 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Tim Nicholson |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-18 |
| Added to directory | 2023-09-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Flat Blocks Classic is a child theme of Flat Blocks, which is a modern “flat” style theme with a nice color palette, full and wide width support, and support for the new “Full Site Editing” in WordPress. This theme displays right sidebars by default, but can be overriden with post and page templates. It also places a shortened page excerpt in the page header as a nice extra touch. LATEST UPDATE: Updates for version 2.0.2 of the Flat Blocks parent theme.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Flat Blocks Classic?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Flat Blocks Classic?
As of September 5, 2026, Flat Blocks Classic ranks #4377 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4075.
When was Flat Blocks Classic last updated?
Flat Blocks Classic was last updated on January 18, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Flat Blocks Classic?
Flat Blocks Classic is developed by Tim Nicholson. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2023.
