WordPress plugin comparison
AppearanceTools vs GutenKit
At a glance
- GutenKit has more active installs: 80K+, against 20+ for AppearanceTools.
- On a typical day, GutenKit is downloaded about 1,274 times, AppearanceTools about 2.
- AppearanceTools has no reviews yet.
- GutenKit was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Mar 26, 2023 for AppearanceTools.
- GutenKit is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.2.15 for AppearanceTools.
- AppearanceTools has been around longer: since 2023, against 2024 for GutenKit.
Line by line
GutenKit leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AppearanceTools |  GutenKit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,964 | #544 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 80K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 42 | 55.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(48) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.2.15 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×1.25 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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