BlueBoxed vs Online 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
Online Shop leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #821, ahead of BlueBoxed at #7,482. Over the last 7 days Online Shop held its place and BlueBoxed climbed 22 places. Online Shop has the largest install base, roughly 67× the next: 2K+ active installs against 30+ for BlueBoxed. Downloads this week: Online Shop 47 and BlueBoxed 29. Ratings: BlueBoxed 5★ from 1 and Online Shop 4.9★ from 151 reviews.
| Metric | BlueBoxed | Online Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,482 ▲ 22 | #821 ▬ |
| Active installs | 30+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 47 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.9★ (151) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.0 | 4.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #6,873 | #818 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2023 | Jan 2018 |
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, BlueBoxed or Online Shop?
By active installs, Online Shop: 2K+ sites run it against 30+ for BlueBoxed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlueBoxed or Online Shop?
Online Shop, at #821 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlueBoxed at #7,482. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlueBoxed a block theme or a classic theme? And Online Shop?
BlueBoxed is a classic theme, Online 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.