Dostart vs WowMart
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
WowMart leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,899, ahead of Dostart at #7,978. Over the last 7 days WowMart slipped 54 places and Dostart slipped 13 places. WowMart has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for Dostart. Downloads this week: WowMart 70 and Dostart 9. Ratings: Dostart 5★ from 4 and WowMart 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Dostart | WowMart |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,978 ▼ 13 | #1,899 ▼ 54 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 70 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 25, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.1 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #7,915 | #1,422 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2020 | Nov 2025 |
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, Dostart or WowMart?
By active installs, WowMart: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for Dostart, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dostart or WowMart?
WowMart, at #1,899 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Dostart at #7,978. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Dostart a block theme or a classic theme? And WowMart?
Dostart is a classic theme, WowMart 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.