Elite Storefront vs Kale
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Elite Storefront leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #302, ahead of Kale at #317. Over the last 7 days Elite Storefront slipped 17 places and Kale held its place. Kale has the largest install base, roughly 35× the next: 7K+ active installs against 200+ for Elite Storefront. Downloads this week: Kale 188 and Elite Storefront 126.
| Metric | Elite Storefront | Kale |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #302 ▼ 17 | #317 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 126 | 188 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (206) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Nov 1, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.10 | 2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #70 | #304 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Feb 2017 |
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, Elite Storefront or Kale?
By active installs, Kale: 7K+ sites run it against 200+ for Elite Storefront, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elite Storefront or Kale?
Elite Storefront, at #302 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kale at #317. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Elite Storefront a block theme or a classic theme? And Kale?
Elite Storefront is a classic theme, Kale 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.