Business One Page vs The8 Shop Dark
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 Shop Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #207, ahead of Business One Page at #1,588. Over the last 7 days The8 Shop Dark slipped 9 places and Business One Page climbed 4 places. Business One Page has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 400+ for The8 Shop Dark. Downloads this week: The8 Shop Dark 197 and Business One Page 55.
| Metric | Business One Page | The8 Shop Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,588 ▲ 4 | #207 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 55 | 197 |
| Rating | 5★ (25) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 2, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.4 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,585 | #151 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2016 | May 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 One Page or The8 Shop Dark?
By active installs, Business One Page: 1K+ sites run it against 400+ for The8 Shop Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Business One Page or The8 Shop Dark?
The8 Shop Dark, at #207 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Business One Page at #1,588. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Business One Page a block theme or a classic theme? And The8 Shop Dark?
Business One Page is a classic theme, The8 Shop Dark 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.