Cosmetics Stores vs Nature21
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nature21 leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #328, ahead of Cosmetics Stores at #837. Over the last 7 days Nature21 slipped 11 places and Cosmetics Stores slipped 15 places. Nature21 has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 500+ active installs against 100+ for Cosmetics Stores. Downloads this week: Nature21 101 and Cosmetics Stores 57.
| Metric | Cosmetics Stores | Nature21 |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #837 ▼ 15 | #328 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 57 | 101 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #163 | #188 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Jan 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, Cosmetics Stores or Nature21?
By active installs, Nature21: 500+ sites run it against 100+ for Cosmetics Stores, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cosmetics Stores or Nature21?
Nature21, at #328 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cosmetics Stores at #837. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cosmetics Stores a block theme or a classic theme? And Nature21?
Cosmetics Stores is a block theme, Nature21 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.