Bard vs Cosmetic Ecommerce 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
Bard leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #210, ahead of Cosmetic Ecommerce Store at #4,999. Over the last 7 days Bard slipped 5 places and Cosmetic Ecommerce Store climbed 125 places. Bard has the largest install base, roughly 80× the next: 8K+ active installs against 100+ for Cosmetic Ecommerce Store. Downloads this week: Bard 4,163 and Cosmetic Ecommerce Store 17. Ratings: Bard 4.8★ from 88 and Cosmetic Ecommerce Store 4★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Bard | Cosmetic Ecommerce Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #210 ▼ 5 | #4,999 ▲ 125 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,163 | 17 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (88) | 4★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.236 | 1.9.7 |
| Best rank on record | #199 | #4,777 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | May 2023 |
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, Bard or Cosmetic Ecommerce Store?
By active installs, Bard: 8K+ sites run it against 100+ for Cosmetic Ecommerce Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bard or Cosmetic Ecommerce Store?
Bard, at #210 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cosmetic Ecommerce Store at #4,999. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bard a block theme or a classic theme? And Cosmetic Ecommerce Store?
Bard is a classic theme, Cosmetic Ecommerce 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.