BuzzStore vs Esteem
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Esteem leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,179, ahead of BuzzStore at #5,228. Over the last 7 days Esteem climbed 4 places and BuzzStore climbed 52 places. Esteem has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for BuzzStore. Downloads this week: Esteem 64 and BuzzStore 11. Ratings: BuzzStore 5★ from 9 and Esteem 4.9★ from 46 reviews.
| Metric | BuzzStore | Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,228 ▲ 52 | #1,179 ▲ 4 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 64 |
| Rating | 5★ (9) | 4.9★ (46) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.5.2 |
| Best rank on record | #4,744 | #1,172 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2017 | Sep 2014 |
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, BuzzStore or Esteem?
By active installs, Esteem: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for BuzzStore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BuzzStore or Esteem?
Esteem, at #1,179 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BuzzStore at #5,228. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BuzzStore a block theme or a classic theme? And Esteem?
BuzzStore is a classic theme, Esteem 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.