BlogArise vs Shop Zen
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlogArise leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #174, ahead of Shop Zen at #508. Over the last 7 days BlogArise held its place and Shop Zen slipped 28 places. BlogArise has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 4K+ active installs against 80+ for Shop Zen. Downloads this week: BlogArise 658 and Shop Zen 19.
| Metric | BlogArise | Shop Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #174 ▬ | #508 ▼ 28 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 658 | 19 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.4 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #231 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Aug 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, BlogArise or Shop Zen?
By active installs, BlogArise: 4K+ sites run it against 80+ for Shop Zen, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogArise or Shop Zen?
BlogArise, at #174 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shop Zen at #508. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlogArise a block theme or a classic theme? And Shop Zen?
BlogArise is a classic theme, Shop Zen 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.