Animal Caretaker vs FSE Gamer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FSE Gamer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #869, ahead of Animal Caretaker at #7,646. Over the last 7 days FSE Gamer slipped 27 places and Animal Caretaker slipped 64 places. FSE Gamer has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 200+ active installs against 20+ for Animal Caretaker. Downloads this week: FSE Gamer 95 and Animal Caretaker 13.
| Metric | Animal Caretaker | FSE Gamer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,646 ▼ 64 | #869 ▼ 27 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 95 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.9.1 | 1.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #7,209 | #598 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2023 | Dec 2025 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Animal Caretaker or FSE Gamer?
By active installs, FSE Gamer: 200+ sites run it against 20+ for Animal Caretaker, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Animal Caretaker or FSE Gamer?
FSE Gamer, at #869 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Animal Caretaker at #7,646. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Animal Caretaker a block theme or a classic theme? And FSE Gamer?
Animal Caretaker is a classic theme, FSE Gamer is a block theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.