Arke vs Popularis eCommerce
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Popularis eCommerce leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #476, ahead of Arke at #2,210. Over the last 7 days Popularis eCommerce slipped 22 places and Arke climbed 2 places. Popularis eCommerce has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 800+ for Arke. Downloads this week: Popularis eCommerce 52 and Arke 20.
| Metric | Arke | Popularis eCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,210 ▲ 2 | #476 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 52 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (11) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 11, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #2,155 | #23 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 584 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Aug 2024 |
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, Arke or Popularis eCommerce?
By active installs, Popularis eCommerce: 1K+ sites run it against 800+ for Arke, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arke or Popularis eCommerce?
Popularis eCommerce, at #476 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Arke at #2,210. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arke a block theme or a classic theme? And Popularis eCommerce?
Arke is a classic theme, Popularis eCommerce 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.