Elite Storefront vs Posterity
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 #259, ahead of Posterity at #662. Over the last 7 days Elite Storefront slipped 12 places and Posterity climbed 13 places. Posterity has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Elite Storefront. Downloads this week: Posterity 147 and Elite Storefront 67.
| Metric | Elite Storefront | Posterity |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #259 ▼ 12 | #662 ▲ 13 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 67 | 147 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #70 | #659 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Dec 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, Elite Storefront or Posterity?
By active installs, Posterity: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Elite Storefront, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elite Storefront or Posterity?
Elite Storefront, at #259 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Posterity at #662. 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 Posterity?
Elite Storefront is a classic theme, Posterity 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.