Espresso Shop vs Nova Coffee Shop
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nova Coffee Shop leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #417, ahead of Espresso Shop at #1,236. Over the last 7 days Nova Coffee Shop slipped 88 places and Espresso Shop slipped 26 places. Espresso Shop has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 100+ active installs against 30+ for Nova Coffee Shop. Downloads this week: Nova Coffee Shop 64 and Espresso Shop 16.
| Metric | Espresso Shop | Nova Coffee Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,236 ▼ 26 | #417 ▼ 88 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 64 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.6 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #766 | #329 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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, Espresso Shop or Nova Coffee Shop?
By active installs, Espresso Shop: 100+ sites run it against 30+ for Nova Coffee Shop, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Espresso Shop or Nova Coffee Shop?
Nova Coffee Shop, at #417 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Espresso Shop at #1,236. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Espresso Shop a block theme or a classic theme? And Nova Coffee Shop?
Espresso Shop is a block theme, Nova Coffee Shop is a block 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.