Gutenify Photography 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
Sparkle FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,266, ahead of Gutenify Photography at #1,397. Over the last 7 days Sparkle FSE slipped 12 places and Gutenify Photography slipped 3 places. Gutenify Photography has the largest install base: 700+ active installs against 700+ for Sparkle FSE. Downloads this week: Gutenify Photography 27 and Sparkle FSE 17.
| Metric | Gutenify Photography | Sparkle FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,397 ▼ 3 | #1,266 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | 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 | #1,346 | #1,252 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2022 | 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 Photography or Sparkle FSE?
By active installs, Gutenify Photography: 700+ sites run it against 700+ for Sparkle FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutenify Photography or Sparkle FSE?
Sparkle FSE, at #1,266 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutenify Photography at #1,397. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gutenify Photography a block theme or a classic theme? And Sparkle FSE?
Gutenify Photography 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.