eStore vs Orchid Store
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Orchid Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #285, ahead of eStore at #1,185. Over the last 7 days Orchid Store slipped 8 places and eStore climbed 10 places. Orchid Store has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 5K+ active installs against 2K+ for eStore. Downloads this week: Orchid Store 135 and eStore 61. Ratings: eStore 4.6★ from 114 and Orchid Store 5★ from 17 reviews.
| Metric | eStore | Orchid Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,185 ▲ 10 | #285 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61 | 135 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (114) | 5★ (17) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.14 | 1.5.17 |
| Best rank on record | #1,183 | #275 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2016 | Nov 2019 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
More comparisons
Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, eStore or Orchid Store?
By active installs, Orchid Store: 5K+ sites run it against 2K+ for eStore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, eStore or Orchid Store?
Orchid Store, at #285 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with eStore at #1,185. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is eStore a block theme or a classic theme? And Orchid Store?
eStore is a classic theme, Orchid Store 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.