Architect Hub vs BuyCart
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BuyCart leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #557, ahead of Architect Hub at #1,994. Over the last 7 days BuyCart slipped 4 places and Architect Hub climbed 11 places. BuyCart has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 300+ active installs against 100+ for Architect Hub. Downloads this week: Architect Hub 93 and BuyCart 43.
| Metric | Architect Hub | BuyCart |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,994 ▲ 11 | #557 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 93 | 43 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.7 | 1.0.23 |
| Best rank on record | #1,853 | #398 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Jan 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, Architect Hub or BuyCart?
By active installs, BuyCart: 300+ sites run it against 100+ for Architect Hub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Architect Hub or BuyCart?
BuyCart, at #557 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Architect Hub at #1,994. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Architect Hub a block theme or a classic theme? And BuyCart?
Architect Hub is a classic theme, BuyCart 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.