Ascend vs StoreCart
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
StoreCart leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #114, ahead of Ascend at #961. Over the last 7 days StoreCart slipped 5 places and Ascend climbed 17 places. Ascend has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 2K+ active installs against 600+ for StoreCart. Downloads this week: StoreCart 92 and Ascend 68.
| Metric | Ascend | StoreCart |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #961 ▲ 17 | #114 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 68 | 92 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (37) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.21 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #961 | #87 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | May 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, Ascend or StoreCart?
By active installs, Ascend: 2K+ sites run it against 600+ for StoreCart, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ascend or StoreCart?
StoreCart, at #114 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ascend at #961. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ascend a block theme or a classic theme? And StoreCart?
Ascend is a classic theme, StoreCart 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.