BlogArise vs Shopnex
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 #176, ahead of Shopnex at #856. Over the last 7 days BlogArise slipped 2 places and Shopnex slipped 41 places. BlogArise has the largest install base, roughly 44× the next: 4K+ active installs against 90+ for Shopnex. Downloads this week: BlogArise 2,622 and Shopnex 26.
| Metric | BlogArise | Shopnex |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #176 ▼ 2 | #856 ▼ 41 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,622 | 26 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (7) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.5 | 1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #46 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 8 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | Jun 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 Shopnex?
By active installs, BlogArise: 4K+ sites run it against 90+ for Shopnex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlogArise or Shopnex?
BlogArise, at #176 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shopnex at #856. 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 Shopnex?
BlogArise is a classic theme, Shopnex 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.