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Create Block Theme vs Multiple Themes (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Create Block Theme

Create Block Theme

4.5(40)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Multiple Themes

Multiple Themes

4.7(50)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Multiple Themes has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 50 reviews) while Create Block Theme leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Create Block Theme has accumulated 400K+ total downloads while Multiple Themes has 407K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Create Block Theme
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Multiple Themes4.7/5
Total Reviews
40Create Block Theme
►
Multiple Themes50
Active Installs
20K+Create Block Theme
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Multiple Themes10K+
Total Downloads
400K+Create Block Theme
►
Multiple Themes407K+
Support Resolution
0%Create Block Theme
Multiple ThemesN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoCreate Block Theme
◄
Multiple Themes1 year ago
First Released
2022Create Block Theme
Multiple Themes2012
Age
4 yearsCreate Block Theme
Multiple Themes14 years
WP Requires
6.8+Create Block Theme
Multiple Themes3.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Create Block Theme
Multiple Themesfalse+
Business Model
FreeCreate Block Theme
Multiple ThemesFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Create Block Theme
Multiple Themes7.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Create Block Theme

4.5/5(40 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
5%
2
3%
1
8%

Multiple Themes

4.7/5(50 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Create Block Theme Reviews

by Anatoliy Dovgun

A good solution for WordPress developers and not only.

I have been using this plugin since its inception.The first versions lacked functionality, there was a conceptual change in the paradigm and approach, now it is a very convenient solution for configur

by himecas

ブロックテーマを扱う際は必須のプラグイン

ブロックテーマで構築する際は、必須で入れるべきプラグインといえます。 ブロックテーマの複製やエクスポートが簡単に行えて便利です。

by stemsrus

Feature Request: Add file being modified by Create Block Theme

This post is more about a feature request than a rating which I think would be helpful to its users. Using Create Block Theme (CBT), I typically “Save Changes to Theme”. When I click “Save Chang

Multiple Themes Reviews

by Lovro Hrust

Fabulous!

I didn’t expect it to work with wp 6.7.1 and both combination of classic theme and FSE theme. But it works! This was such a pleasant surprise! Excellent idea and realization. I would only suggest that

by Jonathan Hinson

Brilliant. Thank you.

It’s just great. Thank you to the creator of this, and to those who now maintain this plugin.

by fadiaalnahari

upgrade plugin

it’s not working with WordPress 6.4.1 please upgrade it thank you

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Create Block Theme or Multiple Themes more popular?
Create Block Theme has 20K+ active installations while Multiple Themes has 10K+. Create Block Theme is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Create Block Theme or Multiple Themes?
Create Block Theme has a 4.5/5 rating from 40 reviews, while Multiple Themes has a 4.7/5 rating from 50 reviews.
Are Create Block Theme and Multiple Themes free?
Create Block Theme is free and Multiple Themes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Create Block Theme or Multiple Themes?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Create Block Theme was last updated 3 weeks ago and Multiple Themes was last updated 1 year ago.

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