Gute vs MultiMagazine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
MultiMagazine leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,582, ahead of Gute at #7,688. Over the last 7 days MultiMagazine slipped 71 places and Gute slipped 35 places. Gute has the largest install base, roughly 1.5× the next: 60+ active installs against 40+ for MultiMagazine. Downloads this week: Gute 12 and MultiMagazine 12.
| Metric | Gute | MultiMagazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,688 ▼ 35 | #1,582 ▼ 71 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 12 |
| Rating | 1★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.13 | 3.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #7,393 | #465 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2019 | Jun 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, Gute or MultiMagazine?
By active installs, Gute: 60+ sites run it against 40+ for MultiMagazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gute or MultiMagazine?
MultiMagazine, at #1,582 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gute at #7,688. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gute a block theme or a classic theme? And MultiMagazine?
Gute is a classic theme, MultiMagazine 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.