Gutentype FSE vs High Performance
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Gutentype FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #432, ahead of High Performance at #494. Over the last 7 days Gutentype FSE slipped 32 places and High Performance slipped 30 places. High Performance has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 100+ active installs against 60+ for Gutentype FSE. Downloads this week: Gutentype FSE 31 and High Performance 25.
| Metric | Gutentype FSE | High Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #432 ▼ 32 | #494 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 25 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #246 | #111 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 |
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, Gutentype FSE or High Performance?
By active installs, High Performance: 100+ sites run it against 60+ for Gutentype FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutentype FSE or High Performance?
Gutentype FSE, at #432 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with High Performance at #494. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gutentype FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And High Performance?
Gutentype FSE is a block theme, High Performance 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.