Ashe vs Aura Store
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ashe leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #62, ahead of Aura Store at #371. Over the last 7 days Ashe slipped 1 place and Aura Store slipped 41 places. Ashe has the largest install base, roughly 750× the next: 30K+ active installs against 40+ for Aura Store. Downloads this week: Ashe 2,589 and Aura Store 75.
| Metric | Ashe | Aura Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #62 ▼ 1 | #371 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,589 | 75 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (304) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.275 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #298 |
| Days in the top 50 | 1 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2018 | Oct 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, Ashe or Aura Store?
By active installs, Ashe: 30K+ sites run it against 40+ for Aura Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 5, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ashe or Aura Store?
Ashe, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Aura Store at #371. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ashe a block theme or a classic theme? And Aura Store?
Ashe is a classic theme, Aura Store 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.