BuyCart vs Studio 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
Studio Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #356, ahead of BuyCart at #557. Over the last 7 days BuyCart slipped 17 places. BuyCart has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 300+ active installs against 30+ for Studio Dark. Downloads this week: Studio Dark 102 and BuyCart 52.
| Metric | BuyCart | Studio Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #557 ▼ 17 | #356 — |
| Active installs | 300+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 52 | 102 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.23 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #398 | #324 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Sep 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, BuyCart or Studio Dark?
By active installs, BuyCart: 300+ sites run it against 30+ for Studio Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BuyCart or Studio Dark?
Studio Dark, at #356 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BuyCart at #557. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BuyCart a block theme or a classic theme? And Studio Dark?
BuyCart is a classic theme, Studio 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.