Playschool 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 #98, ahead of Playschool Lite at #7,477. Over the last 7 days TutorStarter slipped 1 place and Playschool Lite climbed 2 places. TutorStarter has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 10K+ active installs against 50+ for Playschool Lite. Downloads this week: TutorStarter 422 and Playschool Lite 15.
| Metric | Playschool Lite | TutorStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,477 ▲ 2 | #98 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 422 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.3 | 4.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #7,248 | #87 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 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, Playschool Lite or TutorStarter?
By active installs, TutorStarter: 10K+ sites run it against 50+ for Playschool Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Playschool Lite or TutorStarter?
TutorStarter, at #98 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Playschool Lite at #7,477. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Playschool Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And TutorStarter?
Playschool 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.