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Create Block Theme vs WP Theme Test (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
View Create Block Theme
VS
WP Theme Test

WP Theme Test

4.1(12)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View WP Theme Test

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Create Block Theme has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 40 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Create Block Theme has accumulated 400K+ total downloads while WP Theme Test has 84K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Create Block Theme
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WP Theme Test4.1/5
Total Reviews
40Create Block Theme
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WP Theme Test12
Active Installs
20K+Create Block Theme
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WP Theme Test7.0K+
Total Downloads
400K+Create Block Theme
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WP Theme Test84K+
Support Resolution
0%Create Block Theme
WP Theme TestN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoCreate Block Theme
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WP Theme Test4 years ago
First Released
2022Create Block Theme
WP Theme Test2015
Age
4 yearsCreate Block Theme
WP Theme Test11 years
WP Requires
6.8+Create Block Theme
WP Theme Test3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Create Block Theme
WP Theme Testfalse+
Business Model
FreeCreate Block Theme
WP Theme TestFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Create Block Theme
WP Theme Test1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Create Block Theme

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

WP Theme Test

4.1/5(12 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
8%
2
25%
1
0%

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

WP Theme Test Reviews

by PierM

Threw off main theme look!

Great idea but I lost my original look on my main theme. Now I have to spend a lot of time trying to figure out what happened while trying out your plugin! This topic was modified 5 years, 6 m

by milosb

Works with wordpress Version 5.0.3

Thank you, great plugin.

by Oliver @ WebMatros.com

Works as advertised!

Works as advertised! Simple and effective. Arigato, Nakashima Masahiro san:) 🙏🏼 Oliver

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Create Block Theme or WP Theme Test more popular?
Create Block Theme has 20K+ active installations while WP Theme Test has 7.0K+. Create Block Theme is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Create Block Theme or WP Theme Test?
Create Block Theme has a 4.5/5 rating from 40 reviews, while WP Theme Test has a 4.1/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Create Block Theme and WP Theme Test free?
Create Block Theme is free and WP Theme Test is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Create Block Theme or WP Theme Test?
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 WP Theme Test was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.