Benevolent vs Book Store Cart
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Book Store Cart leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #728, ahead of Benevolent at #2,711. Over the last 7 days Book Store Cart slipped 45 places and Benevolent slipped 43 places. Benevolent has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 800+ active installs against 100+ for Book Store Cart. Downloads this week: Book Store Cart 84 and Benevolent 28.
| Metric | Benevolent | Book Store Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,711 ▼ 43 | #728 ▼ 45 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 84 |
| Rating | 5★ (20) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.1 | 1.1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #2,556 | #328 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2016 | Apr 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, Benevolent or Book Store Cart?
By active installs, Benevolent: 800+ sites run it against 100+ for Book Store Cart, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Benevolent or Book Store Cart?
Book Store Cart, at #728 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Benevolent at #2,711. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Benevolent a block theme or a classic theme? And Book Store Cart?
Benevolent is a classic theme, Book Store Cart is a block 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.