Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Flat Blocks currently ranks #2928 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2746, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.3, shipped on Feb 21, 2026 (246 days ago) — release #67 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #2928 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2889 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2854 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2780 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Tim Nicholson |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.3 |
| Versions released | 67 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-21 |
| Added to directory | 2023-06-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Flat Blocks is a modern “Flat 2.0” style theme built from the ground up with WordPress "Full Site Editing" support, a versatile color palette, dozens of block patterns and alternate layouts and color schemes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Flat Blocks?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Flat Blocks?
As of October 25, 2026, Flat Blocks ranks #2928 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2746.
When was Flat Blocks last updated?
Flat Blocks was last updated on February 21, 2026 (version 2.2.3). It has shipped 67 releases in total.
Who makes Flat Blocks?
Flat Blocks is developed by Tim Nicholson. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2023.
