Gateway vs Zentorone
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Zentorone leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,504, ahead of Gateway at #1,518. Over the last 7 days Zentorone slipped 37 places and Gateway held its place. Gateway has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Zentorone. Downloads this week: Gateway 80 and Zentorone 14.
| Metric | Gateway | Zentorone |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,518 ▬ | #1,504 ▼ 37 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 80 | 14 |
| Rating | 3.1★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,503 | #1,104 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2015 | Jan 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, Gateway or Zentorone?
By active installs, Gateway: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Zentorone, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gateway or Zentorone?
Zentorone, at #1,504 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gateway at #1,518. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gateway a block theme or a classic theme? And Zentorone?
Gateway is a classic theme, Zentorone 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.