Cenote vs Shade Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Cenote leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #448, ahead of Shade Blog at #3,915. Over the last 7 days Cenote climbed 11 places and Shade Blog slipped 14 places. Cenote has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 4K+ active installs against 100+ for Shade Blog. Downloads this week: Cenote 423 and Shade Blog 10.
| Metric | Cenote | Shade Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #448 ▲ 11 | #3,915 ▼ 14 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 423 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (113) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.3 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #447 | #3,429 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Jul 2024 |
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, Cenote or Shade Blog?
By active installs, Cenote: 4K+ sites run it against 100+ for Shade Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cenote or Shade Blog?
Cenote, at #448 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shade Blog at #3,915. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cenote a block theme or a classic theme? And Shade Blog?
Cenote is a classic theme, Shade Blog 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.