eStory vs Open Tabs
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Open Tabs leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,054, ahead of eStory at #4,107. Over the last 7 days eStory climbed 4 places. eStory has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100+ active installs against 10+ for Open Tabs.
| Metric | eStory | Open Tabs |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,107 ▲ 4 | #1,054 — |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | — |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2025 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 2.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #3,923 | #1,054 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2022 | Oct 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, eStory or Open Tabs?
By active installs, eStory: 100+ sites run it against 10+ for Open Tabs, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, eStory or Open Tabs?
Open Tabs, at #1,054 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with eStory at #4,107. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is eStory a block theme or a classic theme? And Open Tabs?
eStory is a block theme, Open Tabs 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.