Gutenify Starter vs Multiflex
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Multiflex leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #615, ahead of Gutenify Starter at #803. Over the last 7 days Multiflex slipped 16 places and Gutenify Starter held its place. Gutenify Starter has the largest install base, roughly 1.2× the next: 700+ active installs against 600+ for Multiflex. Downloads this week: Gutenify Starter 41 and Multiflex 15.
| Metric | Gutenify Starter | Multiflex |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #803 ▬ | #615 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 41 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 24, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.1 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #648 | #44 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 5 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2024 | Feb 2025 |
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 Starter or Multiflex?
By active installs, Gutenify Starter: 700+ sites run it against 600+ for Multiflex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutenify Starter or Multiflex?
Multiflex, at #615 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutenify Starter at #803. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gutenify Starter a block theme or a classic theme? And Multiflex?
Gutenify Starter is a block theme, Multiflex 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.