CosmosWP vs VW Storefront
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CosmosWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #775, ahead of VW Storefront at #4,296. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP slipped 2 places and VW Storefront slipped 26 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for VW Storefront. Downloads this week: VW Storefront 67 and CosmosWP 66. Ratings: CosmosWP 5★ from 74 and VW Storefront 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | CosmosWP | VW Storefront |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #775 ▼ 2 | #4,296 ▼ 26 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 66 | 67 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #766 | #3,647 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | Oct 2020 |
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, CosmosWP or VW Storefront?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for VW Storefront, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or VW Storefront?
CosmosWP, at #775 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VW Storefront at #4,296. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CosmosWP a block theme or a classic theme? And VW Storefront?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, VW Storefront 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.