SaasLauncher vs Tortoise
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
SaasLauncher leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #98, ahead of Tortoise at #5,169. Over the last 7 days SaasLauncher held its place and Tortoise climbed 3 places. SaasLauncher has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 4K+ active installs against 100+ for Tortoise. Downloads this week: SaasLauncher 361 and Tortoise 15.
| Metric | SaasLauncher | Tortoise |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #98 ▬ | #5,169 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 361 | 15 |
| Rating | 5★ (12) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.21 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #39 | #4,863 |
| Days in the top 50 | 380 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2024 | 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, SaasLauncher or Tortoise?
By active installs, SaasLauncher: 4K+ sites run it against 100+ for Tortoise, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, SaasLauncher or Tortoise?
SaasLauncher, at #98 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Tortoise at #5,169. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is SaasLauncher a block theme or a classic theme? And Tortoise?
SaasLauncher is a block theme, Tortoise 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.