Gutentype FSE vs Tarantula
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 #503, ahead of Tarantula at #6,959. Over the last 7 days Gutentype FSE slipped 71 places and Tarantula slipped 40 places. Gutentype FSE has the largest install base, roughly 1.2× the next: 60+ active installs against 50+ for Tarantula. Downloads this week: Gutentype FSE 33 and Tarantula 7.
| Metric | Gutentype FSE | Tarantula |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #503 ▼ 71 | #6,959 ▼ 40 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #246 | #6,551 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 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, Gutentype FSE or Tarantula?
By active installs, Gutentype FSE: 60+ sites run it against 50+ for Tarantula, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gutentype FSE or Tarantula?
Gutentype FSE, at #503 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Tarantula at #6,959. 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 Tarantula?
Gutentype FSE is a block theme, Tarantula 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.