Gutenify University 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 #1,262, ahead of Gutenify University at #8,089. Over the last 7 days Sparkle FSE climbed 11 places and Gutenify University slipped 1 place. Sparkle FSE has the largest install base, roughly 35× the next: 700+ active installs against 20+ for Gutenify University. Downloads this week: Sparkle FSE 17 and Gutenify University 9.
| Metric | Gutenify University | Sparkle FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,089 ▼ 1 | #1,262 ▲ 11 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 17 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.0.2 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #7,818 | #1,252 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 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 University or Sparkle FSE?
By active installs, Sparkle FSE: 700+ sites run it against 20+ for Gutenify University, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutenify University or Sparkle FSE?
Sparkle FSE, at #1,262 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutenify University at #8,089. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gutenify University a block theme or a classic theme? And Sparkle FSE?
Gutenify University 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.