Bricksy vs Gutenify Base
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gutenify Base leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #558, ahead of Bricksy at #1,303. Over the last 7 days Gutenify Base slipped 19 places and Bricksy held its place. Gutenify Base has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 900+ for Bricksy. Downloads this week: Bricksy 56 and Gutenify Base 46. Ratings: Bricksy 5★ from 5 and Gutenify Base 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Bricksy | Gutenify Base |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,303 ▬ | #558 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 56 | 46 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.6 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,285 | #506 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Apr 2023 |
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, Bricksy or Gutenify Base?
By active installs, Gutenify Base: 1K+ sites run it against 900+ for Bricksy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bricksy or Gutenify Base?
Gutenify Base, at #558 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bricksy at #1,303. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bricksy a block theme or a classic theme? And Gutenify Base?
Bricksy is a block theme, Gutenify Base 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.