Options for Block Themes
v1.5.0by Olly Campion · updated 1 month ago
Adds options to core blocks and allows import / export of global styles, templates and template parts!
- Rank
- #10,852
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 326
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.6K
- 16,569 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Options for Block Themes at a glance
Options for Block Themes is a WordPress plugin by Olly Campion with 300+ active installs, the #10,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 9% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.5.0 came out on Sep 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 6 plugins tagged “global styles”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats269 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Options for Block Themes |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 18 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 326 · +0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 325 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 325 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 324 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 324 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 325 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 324 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 321 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 322 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 325 |
Rank over time
#10,852 · up 97 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,852 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,856 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,852 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,873 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,865 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,877 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,877 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,873 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,878 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,878 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,956 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,959 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,949 |
Growth %
Average +0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.92% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10959 → #10873
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.575%
- v1.425%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jul 26, 2021
- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Options for Block Themes
How many websites use Options for Block Themes?
Options for Block Themes is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Options for Block Themes been downloaded?
16,569 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Options for Block Themes last updated?
Version 1.5.0 came out on Sep 27, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Options for Block Themes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Options for Block Themes still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Options for Block Themes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Options for Block Themes?
The plugins most like Options for Block Themes, by the tags they share, are Style Kits for Elementor (10K+), Classic Menus for Block Themes (500+) and Design Import/Export (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 326 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 16.6K |
| Author | Olly Campion |
| First released | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Version | 1.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 |
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