Create vs Express Store
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Create leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #833, ahead of Express Store at #7,425. Over the last 7 days Create climbed 5 places and Express Store slipped 8 places. Create has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 3K+ active installs against 30+ for Express Store. Downloads this week: Create 23 and Express Store 9.
| Metric | Create | Express Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #833 ▲ 5 | #7,425 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 9 |
| Rating | 4★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.2 | 24.3 |
| Best rank on record | #825 | #7,194 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Oct 2023 |
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, Create or Express Store?
By active installs, Create: 3K+ sites run it against 30+ for Express Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Create or Express Store?
Create, at #833 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Express Store at #7,425. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Create a block theme or a classic theme? And Express Store?
Create is a classic theme, Express Store 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.