FLEX Start vs GuCherry Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FLEX Start leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #843, ahead of GuCherry Blog at #880. Over the last 7 days FLEX Start slipped 53 places and GuCherry Blog climbed 17 places. GuCherry Blog has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 2K+ active installs against 20+ for FLEX Start. Downloads this week: GuCherry Blog 29 and FLEX Start 14.
| Metric | FLEX Start | GuCherry Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #843 ▼ 53 | #880 ▲ 17 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 29 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (20) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2026 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.1.10 |
| Best rank on record | #595 | #876 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 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, FLEX Start or GuCherry Blog?
By active installs, GuCherry Blog: 2K+ sites run it against 20+ for FLEX Start, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FLEX Start or GuCherry Blog?
FLEX Start, at #843 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with GuCherry Blog at #880. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FLEX Start a block theme or a classic theme? And GuCherry Blog?
FLEX Start is a classic theme, GuCherry Blog 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.