Bokul vs Gutentype FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gutentype FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #472, ahead of Bokul at #1,650. Over the last 7 days Gutentype FSE slipped 53 places and Bokul slipped 26 places. Gutentype FSE has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 60+ active installs against 40+ for Bokul. Downloads this week: Gutentype FSE 30 and Bokul 13.
| Metric | Bokul | Gutentype FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,650 ▼ 26 | #472 ▼ 53 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 30 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #357 | #246 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, Bokul or Gutentype FSE?
By active installs, Gutentype FSE: 60+ sites run it against 40+ for Bokul, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bokul or Gutentype FSE?
Gutentype FSE, at #472 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bokul at #1,650. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bokul a block theme or a classic theme? And Gutentype FSE?
Bokul is a block theme, Gutentype FSE 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.