Big Store vs Prespa
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Prespa leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #76, ahead of Big Store at #1,500. Over the last 7 days Prespa slipped 1 place and Big Store slipped 14 places. Prespa has the largest install base, roughly 8.9× the next: 8K+ active installs against 900+ for Big Store. Downloads this week: Prespa 1,269 and Big Store 43. Ratings: Big Store 4.4★ from 13 and Prespa 5★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Big Store | Prespa |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,500 ▼ 14 | #76 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 43 | 1,269 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (13) | 5★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.8 | 1.7.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,399 | #65 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | Oct 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, Big Store or Prespa?
By active installs, Prespa: 8K+ sites run it against 900+ for Big Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Big Store or Prespa?
Prespa, at #76 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Big Store at #1,500. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Big Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Prespa?
Big Store is a classic theme, Prespa 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.