School Center 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 School Center at #4,395. Over the last 7 days TutorStarter slipped 1 place and School Center slipped 16 places. TutorStarter has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for School Center. Downloads this week: TutorStarter 453 and School Center 11.
| Metric | School Center | TutorStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,395 ▼ 16 | #96 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 453 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2025 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 4.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #4,205 | #87 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2022 | 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, School Center or TutorStarter?
By active installs, TutorStarter: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for School Center, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, School Center or TutorStarter?
TutorStarter, at #96 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with School Center at #4,395. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is School Center a block theme or a classic theme? And TutorStarter?
School Center 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.