Architect Hub vs eShopKit
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
eShopKit leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #167, ahead of Architect Hub at #1,994. Over the last 7 days eShopKit slipped 9 places and Architect Hub climbed 11 places. eShopKit has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Architect Hub. Downloads this week: eShopKit 124 and Architect Hub 93.
| Metric | Architect Hub | eShopKit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,994 ▲ 11 | #167 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 93 | 124 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.7 | 1.0.11 |
| Best rank on record | #1,853 | #94 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Jun 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 eShopKit?
By active installs, eShopKit: 400+ 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 eShopKit?
eShopKit, at #167 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 eShopKit?
Architect Hub is a classic theme, eShopKit 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.