Gutenify Base vs Sparkle 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
Gutenify Base leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #558, ahead of Sparkle FSE at #1,273. Over the last 7 days Gutenify Base slipped 19 places and Sparkle FSE slipped 12 places. Gutenify Base has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 1K+ active installs against 700+ for Sparkle FSE. Downloads this week: Gutenify Base 46 and Sparkle FSE 17. Ratings: Gutenify Base 5★ from 1 and Sparkle FSE 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Gutenify Base | Sparkle FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #558 ▼ 19 | #1,273 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 46 | 17 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.0.0 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #506 | #1,252 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2023 | Oct 2022 |
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, Gutenify Base or Sparkle FSE?
By active installs, Gutenify Base: 1K+ sites run it against 700+ for Sparkle FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutenify Base or Sparkle FSE?
Gutenify Base, at #558 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sparkle FSE at #1,273. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gutenify Base a block theme or a classic theme? And Sparkle FSE?
Gutenify Base is a block theme, Sparkle 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.