Fitburn vs Tarantula
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fitburn leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,966, ahead of Tarantula at #6,959. Over the last 7 days Fitburn slipped 101 places and Tarantula held its place. Tarantula has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 50+ active installs against 40+ for Fitburn. Downloads this week: Fitburn 8 and Tarantula 7.
| Metric | Fitburn | Tarantula |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,966 ▼ 101 | #6,959 ▬ |
| Active installs | 40+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #515 | #6,551 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Mar 2023 |
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, Fitburn or Tarantula?
By active installs, Tarantula: 50+ sites run it against 40+ for Fitburn, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fitburn or Tarantula?
Fitburn, at #1,966 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Tarantula at #6,959. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fitburn a block theme or a classic theme? And Tarantula?
Fitburn is a block theme, Tarantula 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.