Candles Shop vs Cosmetics Shop
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cosmetics Shop leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #744, ahead of Candles Shop at #906. Over the last 7 days Cosmetics Shop slipped 33 places and Candles Shop slipped 21 places. Candles Shop has the largest install base: 200+ active installs against 200+ for Cosmetics Shop. Downloads this week: Candles Shop 40 and Cosmetics Shop 32.
| Metric | Candles Shop | Cosmetics Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #906 ▼ 21 | #744 ▼ 33 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 32 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.5 | 2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #553 | #522 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Dec 2025 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Candles Shop or Cosmetics Shop?
By active installs, Candles Shop: 200+ sites run it against 200+ for Cosmetics Shop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Candles Shop or Cosmetics Shop?
Cosmetics Shop, at #744 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Candles Shop at #906. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Candles Shop a block theme or a classic theme? And Cosmetics Shop?
Candles Shop is a block theme, Cosmetics Shop is a block 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.