Auberge vs Catch 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
Auberge leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,660, ahead of Catch Store at #7,220. Over the last 7 days Auberge slipped 10 places and Catch Store slipped 46 places. Auberge has the largest install base, roughly 11× the next: 1K+ active installs against 90+ for Catch Store. Downloads this week: Auberge 39 and Catch Store 8. Ratings: Auberge 4.7★ from 14 and Catch Store 5★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Auberge | Catch Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,660 ▼ 10 | #7,220 ▼ 46 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (14) | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2025 | May 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 2.4.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,647 | #7,160 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Nov 2018 |
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, Auberge or Catch Store?
By active installs, Auberge: 1K+ sites run it against 90+ for Catch Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Auberge or Catch Store?
Auberge, at #1,660 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Store at #7,220. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Auberge a block theme or a classic theme? And Catch Store?
Auberge is a classic theme, Catch 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.