AI Machine Learning vs Shiftly
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
AI Machine Learning leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,473, ahead of Shiftly at #1,569. Over the last 7 days AI Machine Learning slipped 199 places and Shiftly slipped 52 places. Shiftly has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for AI Machine Learning. Downloads this week: AI Machine Learning 38 and Shiftly 10.
| Metric | AI Machine Learning | Shiftly |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,473 ▼ 199 | #1,569 ▼ 52 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 38 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #260 | #918 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Dec 2025 |
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, AI Machine Learning or Shiftly?
By active installs, Shiftly: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for AI Machine Learning, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AI Machine Learning or Shiftly?
AI Machine Learning, at #1,473 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shiftly at #1,569. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is AI Machine Learning a block theme or a classic theme? And Shiftly?
AI Machine Learning is a block theme, Shiftly 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.