Podcast Guru vs Trusted
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Trusted leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,996, ahead of Podcast Guru at #6,308. Over the last 7 days Trusted slipped 11 places and Podcast Guru slipped 22 places. Trusted has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 1K+ active installs against 80+ for Podcast Guru. Downloads this week: Trusted 22 and Podcast Guru 9. Ratings: Podcast Guru 5★ from 3 and Trusted 4.5★ from 13 reviews.
| Metric | Podcast Guru | Trusted |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,308 ▼ 22 | #1,996 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 22 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | 4.5★ (13) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.11 | 1.11.0 |
| Best rank on record | #5,960 | #1,980 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2022 | Aug 2017 |
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, Podcast Guru or Trusted?
By active installs, Trusted: 1K+ sites run it against 80+ for Podcast Guru, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Podcast Guru or Trusted?
Trusted, at #1,996 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Podcast Guru at #6,308. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Podcast Guru a block theme or a classic theme? And Trusted?
Podcast Guru is a classic theme, Trusted 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.