Is Block Builder free?

Yes, Block Builder is completely free to use. It is available on WordPress.org at no cost.

How many websites use Block Builder?

Block Builder has 500 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Block Builder alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Block Builder include Twenty Twenty-Five, Astra, Twenty Twenty-Four. You can compare them on our theme directory.

Does Block Builder work with the latest WordPress?

Block Builder requires WordPress 5.9+ and PHP 7.4+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Block Builder — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

As of April 2026, Block Builder is a WordPress theme with 500 active installations and a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 30K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.9+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

4.2/55 reviews

500active installs

30K+total downloads

4 yearssince 2022

Overview

An open space to build whatever you want with blocks and full site editing. Block Builder is to Block Themes what BlankSlate (blankslate.me) is to Classic Themes. Learn more about the difference in the Theme Handbook (developer.wordpress.org/themes). Block Builder is very minimal, giving you a completely blank canvas to build your own templates on as needed. You can add dynamic content to your theme with Theme Blocks (wordpress.org/documentation/article/blocks-list/#theme-blocks).

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