Author Blog Pro vs Shop Asthir
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Author Blog Pro leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #305, ahead of Shop Asthir at #4,033. Over the last 7 days Author Blog Pro slipped 36 places and Shop Asthir slipped 120 places. Author Blog Pro has the largest install base: 70+ active installs against 70+ for Shop Asthir. Downloads this week: Author Blog Pro 24 and Shop Asthir 14.
| Metric | Author Blog Pro | Shop Asthir |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #305 ▼ 36 | #4,033 ▼ 120 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #166 | #3,219 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Mar 2025 |
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, Author Blog Pro or Shop Asthir?
By active installs, Author Blog Pro: 70+ sites run it against 70+ for Shop Asthir, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Author Blog Pro or Shop Asthir?
Author Blog Pro, at #305 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shop Asthir at #4,033. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Author Blog Pro a block theme or a classic theme? And Shop Asthir?
Author Blog Pro is a classic theme, Shop Asthir 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.