Gutenix vs Hestia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hestia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #29, ahead of Gutenix at #2,455. Over the last 7 days Hestia slipped 1 place and Gutenix slipped 1 place. Hestia has the largest install base, roughly 117× the next: 70K+ active installs against 600+ for Gutenix. Downloads this week: Hestia 21,263 and Gutenix 16. Ratings: Gutenix 4.9★ from 17 and Hestia 4.8★ from 563 reviews.
| Metric | Gutenix | Hestia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,455 ▼ 1 | #29 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 21,263 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (17) | 4.8★ (563) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 18, 2025 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.10 | 3.3.8 |
| Best rank on record | #2,400 | #26 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 758 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2020 | May 2017 |
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, Gutenix or Hestia?
By active installs, Hestia: 70K+ sites run it against 600+ for Gutenix, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutenix or Hestia?
Hestia, at #29 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gutenix at #2,455. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gutenix a block theme or a classic theme? And Hestia?
Gutenix is a classic theme, Hestia is a classic 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.