Course vs Thryvewp FSE Pulse
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 #1,065, ahead of Thryvewp FSE Pulse at #1,128. Over the last 7 days Course climbed 4 places and Thryvewp FSE Pulse slipped 93 places. Course has the largest install base, roughly 18× the next: 900+ active installs against 50+ for Thryvewp FSE Pulse. Downloads this week: Course 154 and Thryvewp FSE Pulse 10.
| Metric | Course | Thryvewp FSE Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,065 ▲ 4 | #1,128 ▼ 93 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 154 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.15 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,052 | #207 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2022 | Jul 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, Course or Thryvewp FSE Pulse?
By active installs, Course: 900+ sites run it against 50+ for Thryvewp FSE Pulse, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Course or Thryvewp FSE Pulse?
Course, at #1,065 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Thryvewp FSE Pulse at #1,128. 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 Thryvewp FSE Pulse?
Course is a block theme, Thryvewp FSE Pulse 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.