Barlow vs Codersly Shop
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Codersly Shop leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #871, ahead of Barlow at #3,642. Over the last 7 days Codersly Shop slipped 19 places and Barlow climbed 14 places. Barlow has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Codersly Shop. Downloads this week: Codersly Shop 24 and Barlow 19.
| Metric | Barlow | Codersly Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,642 ▲ 14 | #871 ▼ 19 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 24 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 19, 2025 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.5 | 1.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #3,589 | #455 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2021 | 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, Barlow or Codersly Shop?
By active installs, Barlow: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Codersly Shop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Barlow or Codersly Shop?
Codersly Shop, at #871 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Barlow at #3,642. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Barlow a block theme or a classic theme? And Codersly Shop?
Barlow is a classic theme, Codersly Shop 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.