Business Formula 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
The8 eCommerce Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #757, ahead of Business Formula at #920. Over the last 7 days The8 eCommerce Store slipped 38 places and Business Formula slipped 385 places. The8 eCommerce Store has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 90+ active installs against 20+ for Business Formula. Downloads this week: The8 eCommerce Store 39 and Business Formula 18.
| Metric | Business Formula | The8 eCommerce Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #920 ▼ 385 | #757 ▼ 38 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 39 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1.3 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #447 | #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, Business Formula or The8 eCommerce Store?
By active installs, The8 eCommerce Store: 90+ sites run it against 20+ for Business Formula, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Business Formula or The8 eCommerce Store?
The8 eCommerce Store, at #757 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Business Formula at #920. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Business Formula a block theme or a classic theme? And The8 eCommerce Store?
Business Formula 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.