Create Block Theme

81 Quality Score

Active Installs

19/30

At 20,000 active installs, it sits well below category leaders like YITH WooCommerce Catalog Mode at 60,000, suggesting a niche but respectable user base among theme builders.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated June 2026 and tested against WordPress 6.9.4, this is one of the freshest plugins in the category with a perfect maintenance score.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 from 37 reviewers is an excellent score, though the small sample size means it is more directional than statistically conclusive.

Support Health

8/15

Only 3 support threads exist and none are marked resolved, which is a yellow flag for users who might need hand-holding when something breaks.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Requires WordPress 6.8 and PHP 7.4, matching the latest platform standards and earning full compatibility marks.

Scores higher than 84% of indexed plugins

About

A WordPress plugin to create block themes.

Active Installs 20k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-06-25 3:15pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.8+

Tested Up To 6.9.7

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 1 High

Most recent: July 24, 2026

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What It Does

Create Block Theme is a WordPress plugin that lets you build and export full block themes directly from the Site Editor, including theme.json settings, templates, template parts, and custom CSS. It adds export options so you can package your edits into a zip file ready to install as a standalone theme on other sites. It also supports creating blank child themes and exporting patterns.

Who It's For

This is a solid fit for designers, agencies, and freelancers who build bespoke block themes in the Site Editor and need a repeatable way to export their work for clients or a theme portfolio. Small business owners with some technical comfort who want to lock in a custom design without paying a developer will also find it useful.

Who Should Skip It

If you only need to tweak colours and typography on an existing theme, the built-in Site Editor already covers that without exporting anything. Users running classic (non-block) themes will get no value from this plugin at all.

The Bottom Line

Create Block Theme scores 81.16 out of 100 and delivers a focused toolset for exporting Site Editor work into portable block themes, with strong maintenance and ratings but thin support history. It is worth installing if you regularly package block themes, but casual site owners editing a single site will not use half its features. The unresolved support threads are the main reason to test thoroughly before relying on it for client deliverables.

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Theme Editor 82/100

Pick Theme Editor instead if you mainly want quick access to template and stylesheet files from the dashboard and do not need block theme exporting.

Cryout Serious Theme Settings 81/100

Pick this instead if you use a Cryout theme and need a dedicated settings panel rather than block theme creation tools.

Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard 81/100

Pick this if your real goal is simply downloading installed plugins or themes as zip files, with no theme building involved.

Disable All WordPress Updates 80/100

Pick this if you need to freeze updates entirely on client sites, a completely different use case from theme creation.

YITH WooCommerce Catalog Mode 80/100

Pick this instead if you run a WooCommerce store and need to hide prices or cart functions, which has nothing to do with block theme design.