Bard vs Elite Storefront
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 Elite Storefront at #302. Over the last 7 days Bard climbed 1 place and Elite Storefront slipped 17 places. Bard has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 8K+ active installs against 200+ for Elite Storefront. Downloads this week: Bard 1,009 and Elite Storefront 126.
| Metric | Bard | Elite Storefront |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #210 ▲ 1 | #302 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,009 | 126 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (88) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.236 | 1.0.10 |
| Best rank on record | #199 | #70 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Jun 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, Bard or Elite Storefront?
By active installs, Bard: 8K+ sites run it against 200+ for Elite Storefront, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bard or Elite Storefront?
Bard, at #210 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Elite Storefront at #302. 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 Elite Storefront?
Bard is a classic theme, Elite Storefront 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.