Getwid Base vs RCG Forest
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Getwid Base leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,965, ahead of RCG Forest at #3,312. Over the last 7 days Getwid Base slipped 4 places and RCG Forest slipped 4 places. RCG Forest has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 900+ for Getwid Base. Downloads this week: RCG Forest 45 and Getwid Base 29. Ratings: Getwid Base 4.8★ from 22 and RCG Forest 4.3★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Getwid Base | RCG Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,965 ▼ 4 | #3,312 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 45 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (22) | 4.3★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 17, 2025 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.6 | 4.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,905 | #3,248 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2019 | Aug 2009 |
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, Getwid Base or RCG Forest?
By active installs, RCG Forest: 1K+ sites run it against 900+ for Getwid Base, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Getwid Base or RCG Forest?
Getwid Base, at #1,965 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with RCG Forest at #3,312. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Getwid Base a block theme or a classic theme? And RCG Forest?
Getwid Base is a classic theme, RCG Forest 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.