Fork vs Gutenify Base
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fork leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #418, ahead of Gutenify Base at #562. Over the last 7 days Fork slipped 4 places and Gutenify Base slipped 12 places. Fork has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Gutenify Base. Downloads this week: Fork 114 and Gutenify Base 46. Ratings: Fork 5★ from 13 and Gutenify Base 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Fork | Gutenify Base |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #418 ▼ 4 | #562 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 114 | 46 |
| Rating | 5★ (13) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.15 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #398 | #506 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2022 | Apr 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, Fork or Gutenify Base?
By active installs, Fork: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Gutenify Base, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fork or Gutenify Base?
Fork, at #418 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutenify Base at #562. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fork a block theme or a classic theme? And Gutenify Base?
Fork is a block theme, Gutenify Base 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.