Gutenify Store Base vs Tortoise
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 Store Base leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #405, ahead of Tortoise at #5,179. Over the last 7 days Gutenify Store Base slipped 73 places and Tortoise slipped 7 places. Gutenify Store Base has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Tortoise. Downloads this week: Gutenify Store Base 25 and Tortoise 15.
| Metric | Gutenify Store Base | Tortoise |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #405 ▼ 73 | #5,179 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 25 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #124 | #4,863 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Mar 2023 |
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 Store Base or Tortoise?
By active installs, Gutenify Store Base: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Tortoise, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutenify Store Base or Tortoise?
Gutenify Store Base, at #405 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Tortoise at #5,179. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gutenify Store Base a block theme or a classic theme? And Tortoise?
Gutenify Store Base is a block theme, Tortoise 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.