eStore vs Shopwell
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shopwell leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #269, ahead of eStore at #1,180. Over the last 7 days Shopwell climbed 3 places and eStore climbed 11 places. eStore has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Shopwell. Downloads this week: Shopwell 111 and eStore 61. Ratings: eStore 4.6★ from 114 and Shopwell 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | eStore | Shopwell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,180 ▲ 11 | #269 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61 | 111 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (114) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.14 | 1.0.19 |
| Best rank on record | #1,180 | #234 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2016 | Apr 2025 |
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, eStore or Shopwell?
By active installs, eStore: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Shopwell, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, eStore or Shopwell?
Shopwell, at #269 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with eStore at #1,180. 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 Shopwell?
eStore is a classic theme, Shopwell 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.