Library Bookstore vs TutorStarter
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
TutorStarter leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #96, ahead of Library Bookstore at #2,844. Over the last 7 days TutorStarter held its place and Library Bookstore climbed 9 places. TutorStarter has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 10K+ active installs against 200+ for Library Bookstore. Downloads this week: TutorStarter 407 and Library Bookstore 39.
| Metric | Library Bookstore | TutorStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,844 ▲ 9 | #96 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 407 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 4.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #2,829 | #87 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Jun 2021 |
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, Library Bookstore or TutorStarter?
By active installs, TutorStarter: 10K+ sites run it against 200+ for Library Bookstore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Library Bookstore or TutorStarter?
TutorStarter, at #96 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Library Bookstore at #2,844. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Library Bookstore a block theme or a classic theme? And TutorStarter?
Library Bookstore is a classic theme, TutorStarter 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.