Appointment Blue vs Shop Zen
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shop Zen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #566, ahead of Appointment Blue at #1,586. Over the last 7 days Shop Zen slipped 58 places and Appointment Blue slipped 8 places. Appointment Blue has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 1K+ active installs against 80+ for Shop Zen. Downloads this week: Appointment Blue 90 and Shop Zen 18.
| Metric | Appointment Blue | Shop Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,586 ▼ 8 | #566 ▼ 58 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 90 | 18 |
| Rating | 3.8★ (5) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,568 | #231 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2015 | Aug 2026 |
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, Appointment Blue or Shop Zen?
By active installs, Appointment Blue: 1K+ sites run it against 80+ for Shop Zen, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Appointment Blue or Shop Zen?
Shop Zen, at #566 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Appointment Blue at #1,586. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Appointment Blue a block theme or a classic theme? And Shop Zen?
Appointment Blue is a classic theme, Shop Zen 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.