Create Block Theme
v2.10.2by WordPress.org · updated 1 month ago
A WordPress plugin to create block themes.
- Rank
- #1,313
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23,000
- 20K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 513.4K
- 513,377 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 38 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 2 threads, last 2 months
Create Block Theme at a glance
Create Block Theme is a WordPress plugin by WordPress.org with 20K+ active installs, the #1,313 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 586 times, 52% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews. Version 2.10.2 came out on Oct 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 23 plugins tagged “block-theme”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats16K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Create Block Theme |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 645 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 607 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 641 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 546 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 575 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 333 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 291 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 543 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 639 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 651 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 597 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 705 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 272 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 278 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 609 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 776 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 885 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 678 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 730 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 330 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 298 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 532 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 556 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 667 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 621 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 619 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 277 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 261 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 588 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23,084 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23,084 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23,018 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23,053 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22,956 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22,994 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22,937 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22,959 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22,966 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23,049 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23,026 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22,830 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23,126 |
Rank over time
#1,313 · up 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,313 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,312 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,312 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,312 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,312 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,314 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,315 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,315 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,316 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,316 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,315 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,316 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,316 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,322 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.28% |
Active installs band
20K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1316 → #1312Downloads -9.5%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1071%
- v2.77.0%
- v2.96.4%
- v2.85.3%
- Other11%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★38 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.10.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 16, 2022
- Last updated
- Oct 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Create Block Theme
How many websites use Create Block Theme?
Create Block Theme is active on 20K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,313 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Create Block Theme been downloaded?
513,377 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 586 times. See download stats
When was Create Block Theme last updated?
Version 2.10.2 came out on Oct 1, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Create Block Theme compatible with the latest WordPress?
Create Block Theme’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Create Block Theme have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 4 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Create Block Theme up to date. See its security record
Is Create Block Theme still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Create Block Theme have?
4.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews on WordPress.org. 87% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Create Block Theme?
The plugins most like Create Block Theme, by the tags they share, are Multiple Themes (10K+), Theme Test Drive (7K+) and WP Theme Test (6K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
38 reviews
- 5 stars: 33 reviews, 87%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 3%1–2★
- About 23 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 16 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23,000 |
| Reported installs | 20K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 38 |
| Total downloads | 513.4K |
| Author | WordPress.org |
| First released | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Version | 2.10.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 |
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