Frontis vs Gutentools Kids
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Frontis leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #707, ahead of Gutentools Kids at #2,212. Over the last 7 days Frontis slipped 15 places and Gutentools Kids slipped 42 places. Frontis has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 600+ active installs against 100+ for Gutentools Kids. Downloads this week: Frontis 16 and Gutentools Kids 9.
| Metric | Frontis | Gutentools Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #707 ▼ 15 | #2,212 ▼ 42 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.25 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #1,708 |
| Days in the top 50 | 154 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Sep 2025 |
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, Frontis or Gutentools Kids?
By active installs, Frontis: 600+ sites run it against 100+ for Gutentools Kids, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Frontis or Gutentools Kids?
Frontis, at #707 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutentools Kids at #2,212. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Frontis a block theme or a classic theme? And Gutentools Kids?
Frontis is a block theme, Gutentools Kids 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.