Customify vs Gayatri
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Customify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #53, ahead of Gayatri at #4,926. Over the last 7 days Customify held its place and Gayatri climbed 2 places. Customify has the largest install base, roughly 150× the next: 30K+ active installs against 200+ for Gayatri. Downloads this week: Customify 1,175 and Gayatri 10.
| Metric | Customify | Gayatri |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #53 ▬ | #4,926 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,175 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (141) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.4.27 | 1.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #4,886 |
| Days in the top 50 | 40 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Feb 2019 |
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, Customify or Gayatri?
By active installs, Customify: 30K+ sites run it against 200+ for Gayatri, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Customify or Gayatri?
Customify, at #53 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gayatri at #4,926. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Customify a block theme or a classic theme? And Gayatri?
Customify is a classic theme, Gayatri is a classic 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.