BuzzStore vs JobScout
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
JobScout leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #2,009, ahead of BuzzStore at #5,233. Over the last 7 days JobScout slipped 31 places and BuzzStore climbed 41 places. JobScout has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 900+ active installs against 200+ for BuzzStore. Downloads this week: JobScout 26 and BuzzStore 11. Ratings: BuzzStore 5★ from 9 and JobScout 4.2★ from 10 reviews.
| Metric | BuzzStore | JobScout |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,233 ▲ 41 | #2,009 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 26 |
| Rating | 5★ (9) | 4.2★ (10) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.2 | 1.1.9 |
| Best rank on record | #4,744 | #1,864 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2017 | Mar 2019 |
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 JobScout?
By active installs, JobScout: 900+ sites run it against 200+ for BuzzStore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BuzzStore or JobScout?
JobScout, at #2,009 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BuzzStore at #5,233. 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 JobScout?
BuzzStore is a classic theme, JobScout 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.