WordPress theme comparison
Astra vs Modern Blocks
At a glance
- Astra has more active installs: 1M+, against 200+ for Modern Blocks.
- On a typical day, Astra is downloaded about 16,175 times, Modern Blocks about 0.
- Modern Blocks has no reviews yet.
- Astra was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Jan 19, 2024 for Modern Blocks.
- Astra has been around longer: since 2017, against 2024 for Modern Blocks.
Line by line
Astra leads on 3 of 3 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Astra |  Modern Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3 | – |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 675.2K | 3 |
| Rating | 4.9(6.6K) | No ratings |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 5.6 |
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