Frontis vs Gutentools
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 at #1,256. Over the last 7 days Frontis slipped 15 places and Gutentools slipped 22 places. Frontis has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 600+ active installs against 300+ for Gutentools. Downloads this week: Gutentools 58 and Frontis 16.
| Metric | Frontis | Gutentools |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #707 ▼ 15 | #1,256 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 58 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.25 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #1,155 |
| Days in the top 50 | 154 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Apr 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?
By active installs, Frontis: 600+ sites run it against 300+ for Gutentools, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Frontis or Gutentools?
Frontis, at #707 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutentools at #1,256. 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?
Frontis is a block theme, Gutentools 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.