Bricksy vs Gutenify University
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bricksy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,297, ahead of Gutenify University at #8,089. Over the last 7 days Bricksy climbed 6 places and Gutenify University slipped 1 place. Bricksy has the largest install base, roughly 45× the next: 900+ active installs against 20+ for Gutenify University. Downloads this week: Bricksy 56 and Gutenify University 9.
| Metric | Bricksy | Gutenify University |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,297 ▲ 6 | #8,089 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 56 | 9 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.6 | 2.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,285 | #7,818 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Apr 2022 |
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 University?
By active installs, Bricksy: 900+ sites run it against 20+ for Gutenify University, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bricksy or Gutenify University?
Bricksy, at #1,297 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutenify University at #8,089. 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 University?
Bricksy is a block theme, Gutenify University 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.