FSE Empire vs Gutentype FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gutentype FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #463, ahead of FSE Empire at #3,248. Over the last 7 days Gutentype FSE slipped 45 places and FSE Empire slipped 48 places. FSE Empire has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 200+ active installs against 60+ for Gutentype FSE. Downloads this week: Gutentype FSE 31 and FSE Empire 9.
| Metric | FSE Empire | Gutentype FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,248 ▼ 48 | #463 ▼ 45 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 31 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #2,666 | #246 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2023 | Sep 2026 |
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, FSE Empire or Gutentype FSE?
By active installs, FSE Empire: 200+ sites run it against 60+ for Gutentype FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FSE Empire or Gutentype FSE?
Gutentype FSE, at #463 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FSE Empire at #3,248. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FSE Empire a block theme or a classic theme? And Gutentype FSE?
FSE Empire is a block theme, Gutentype FSE 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.