Bricksy vs Gutenify Starter
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 Starter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #803, ahead of Bricksy at #1,297. Bricksy has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 900+ active installs against 700+ for Gutenify Starter. Downloads this week: Bricksy 56 and Gutenify Starter 41.
| Metric | Bricksy | Gutenify Starter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,297 ▬ | #803 ▬ |
| Active installs | 900+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 56 | 41 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | May 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.6 | 2.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,285 | #648 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Jul 2024 |
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 Starter?
By active installs, Bricksy: 900+ sites run it against 700+ for Gutenify Starter, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bricksy or Gutenify Starter?
Gutenify Starter, at #803 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bricksy at #1,297. 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 Starter?
Bricksy is a block theme, Gutenify Starter 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.