Blog Journal vs The8 eCommerce Store
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Blog Journal leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #151, ahead of The8 eCommerce Store at #757. Over the last 7 days Blog Journal slipped 24 places and The8 eCommerce Store slipped 38 places. Blog Journal has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 90+ for The8 eCommerce Store. Downloads this week: Blog Journal 58 and The8 eCommerce Store 39.
| Metric | Blog Journal | The8 eCommerce Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #151 ▼ 24 | #757 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 58 | 39 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #102 | #183 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 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, Blog Journal or The8 eCommerce Store?
By active installs, Blog Journal: 100+ sites run it against 90+ for The8 eCommerce Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Blog Journal or The8 eCommerce Store?
Blog Journal, at #151 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with The8 eCommerce Store at #757. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Blog Journal a block theme or a classic theme? And The8 eCommerce Store?
Blog Journal is a classic theme, The8 eCommerce Store 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.