BExplore vs Custom Print 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
Custom Print Shop leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,592, ahead of BExplore at #8,663. Over the last 7 days Custom Print Shop climbed 42 places and BExplore climbed 24 places. Downloads this week: Custom Print Shop 38 and BExplore 8.
| Metric | BExplore | Custom Print Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,663 ▲ 24 | #1,592 ▲ 42 |
| Active installs | — | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 38 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.3 | 0.6.3 |
| Best rank on record | #8,241 | #1,577 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2022 | Jan 2024 |
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 ranks higher on WordPress.org, BExplore or Custom Print Shop?
Custom Print Shop, at #1,592 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BExplore at #8,663. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BExplore a block theme or a classic theme? And Custom Print Shop?
BExplore is a classic theme, Custom Print 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.