Easy Store vs Hillstar
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hillstar leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #507, ahead of Easy Store at #1,847. Over the last 7 days Hillstar climbed 7 places and Easy Store climbed 5 places. Easy Store has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Hillstar. Downloads this week: Hillstar 58 and Easy Store 48.
| Metric | Easy Store | Hillstar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,847 ▲ 5 | #507 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 48 | 58 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (50) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 30, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.4 | 1.0.45 |
| Best rank on record | #1,757 | #47 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 13 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Aug 2024 |
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, Easy Store or Hillstar?
By active installs, Easy Store: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Hillstar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Easy Store or Hillstar?
Hillstar, at #507 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Easy Store at #1,847. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Easy Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Hillstar?
Easy Store is a classic theme, Hillstar 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.