Core Store vs Vogue
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Vogue leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #507, ahead of Core Store at #7,143. Over the last 7 days Vogue slipped 6 places and Core Store slipped 19 places. Vogue has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 4K+ active installs against 20+ for Core Store. Downloads this week: Vogue 66 and Core Store 7.
| Metric | Core Store | Vogue |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,143 ▼ 19 | #507 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 66 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 26, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.4.77 |
| Best rank on record | #6,084 | #497 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2025 | Jun 2016 |
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, Core Store or Vogue?
By active installs, Vogue: 4K+ sites run it against 20+ for Core Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Core Store or Vogue?
Vogue, at #507 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Core Store at #7,143. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Core Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Vogue?
Core Store is a classic theme, Vogue 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.