Chromica vs ShopZone
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ShopZone leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #116, ahead of Chromica at #573. Over the last 7 days ShopZone slipped 8 places and Chromica slipped 12 places. Chromica has the largest install base: 400+ active installs against 400+ for ShopZone. Downloads this week: ShopZone 235 and Chromica 120.
| Metric | Chromica | ShopZone |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #573 ▼ 12 | #116 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 120 | 235 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.39 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #325 | #67 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2025 | Jul 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, Chromica or ShopZone?
By active installs, Chromica: 400+ sites run it against 400+ for ShopZone, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chromica or ShopZone?
ShopZone, at #116 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Chromica at #573. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chromica a block theme or a classic theme? And ShopZone?
Chromica is a classic theme, ShopZone 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.