Celebrating 1,000 Block Themes in the themes repository!

I’m happy to share news about a major milestone in the WordPress community: the addition of 1,000 block themes in the themes repository. This showcases the growing popularity of blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.-based design and empowering theme authors.

The Rise of Block Themes

The first block theme to go live was Armando, crafted by Carolina Nymark (@poena).

As of October 22, 2023, there are 536 block themes live, and since January 1, 2024, that number has risen by an impressive 457. This rapid growth reflects the community’s enthusiasm for block-based design, making it easier than ever to create unique, tailored experiences online.

Celebrating Top Theme Authors

The achievement of 1,000 block themes would not be possible without the dedicated efforts of talented theme authors. Here are the top 10 contributors to the WordPress theme ecosystem:

  1. Automattic – 116 themes
  2. Creta Themes – 41 themes
  3. VW Themes – 39 themes
  4. WPRadiant – 35 themes
  5. pewilliams – 34 themes
  6. CozyThemes – 32 themes
  7. CodeYatri – 30 themes
  8. Catch Themes – 29 themes
  9. Superb Addons – 28 themes
  10. themegrovewp – 27 themes

These authors have played a crucial role in expanding the block theme landscape, offering users a diverse array of styles and functionalities to choose from.

What’s Next for Block Themes?

The themes team would like to see more block themes. We expect an influx of innovative designs and functionalities. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or site owner, the potential of block themes offers exciting opportunities for creativity and customization.

We encourage everyone to dive into the themes repository and explore the vast selection of block themes available. Whether you’re starting a new project or looking to refresh an existing site, there’s a block theme waiting for you.

Join the Celebration!

If you have your favourite block theme, comment below. Or if you’re building any block theme and planning to submit in the WordPress themes repository, we also love to listen to that. Comment down below.

Happy WordPressing!

Thank you @acosmin for collecting the data and reviewing the post.

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