Course vs Gutenify Ecosphere
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Course leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,052, ahead of Gutenify Ecosphere at #2,728. Over the last 7 days Course climbed 26 places and Gutenify Ecosphere climbed 36 places. Course has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 900+ active installs against 200+ for Gutenify Ecosphere. Downloads this week: Course 154 and Gutenify Ecosphere 10.
| Metric | Course | Gutenify Ecosphere |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,052 ▲ 26 | #2,728 ▲ 36 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 154 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | May 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.15 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,052 | #2,421 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2022 | Mar 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, Course or Gutenify Ecosphere?
By active installs, Course: 900+ sites run it against 200+ for Gutenify Ecosphere, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Course or Gutenify Ecosphere?
Course, at #1,052 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutenify Ecosphere at #2,728. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Course a block theme or a classic theme? And Gutenify Ecosphere?
Course is a block theme, Gutenify Ecosphere 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.