School Zone 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 Zone at #1,255. Over the last 7 days TutorStarter slipped 1 place and School Zone held its place. TutorStarter has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 10K+ active installs against 1K+ for School Zone. Downloads this week: TutorStarter 438 and School Zone 57. Ratings: School Zone 5★ from 1 and TutorStarter 4★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | School Zone | TutorStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,255 ▬ | #96 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 57 | 438 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 20, 2025 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 4.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,236 | #87 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2018 | 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 Zone or TutorStarter?
By active installs, TutorStarter: 10K+ sites run it against 1K+ for School Zone, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, School Zone or TutorStarter?
TutorStarter, at #96 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with School Zone at #1,255. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is School Zone a block theme or a classic theme? And TutorStarter?
School Zone 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.