Medicos Lite 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 #97, ahead of Medicos Lite at #6,999. Over the last 7 days TutorStarter slipped 1 place and Medicos Lite slipped 85 places. TutorStarter has the largest install base, roughly 143× the next: 10K+ active installs against 70+ for Medicos Lite. Downloads this week: TutorStarter 424 and Medicos Lite 9.
| Metric | Medicos Lite | TutorStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,999 ▼ 85 | #97 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 424 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 4.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #6,613 | #87 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2021 | 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, Medicos Lite or TutorStarter?
By active installs, TutorStarter: 10K+ sites run it against 70+ for Medicos Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Medicos Lite or TutorStarter?
TutorStarter, at #97 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Medicos Lite at #6,999. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Medicos Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And TutorStarter?
Medicos Lite 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.