Aura Store vs Bard
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Bard leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #210, ahead of Aura Store at #371. Over the last 7 days Bard slipped 4 places and Aura Store slipped 41 places. Bard has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 8K+ active installs against 40+ for Aura Store. Downloads this week: Bard 800 and Aura Store 75.
| Metric | Aura Store | Bard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #371 ▼ 41 | #210 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 75 | 800 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (88) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 1, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 2.236 |
| Best rank on record | #298 | #199 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2026 | Apr 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, Aura Store or Bard?
By active installs, Bard: 8K+ sites run it against 40+ for Aura Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 5, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aura Store or Bard?
Bard, at #210 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 Aura Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Bard?
Aura Store is a classic theme, Bard 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.