ExS vs FSE eCommerce
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
FSE eCommerce leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,491, ahead of ExS at #2,063. Over the last 7 days FSE eCommerce slipped 120 places and ExS slipped 27 places. ExS has the largest install base, roughly 18× the next: 700+ active installs against 40+ for FSE eCommerce. Downloads this week: ExS 228 and FSE eCommerce 23.
| Metric | ExS | FSE eCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,063 ▼ 27 | #1,491 ▼ 120 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 228 | 23 |
| Rating | 5★ (20) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5.12 | 1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,957 | #762 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2020 | Jul 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, ExS or FSE eCommerce?
By active installs, ExS: 700+ sites run it against 40+ for FSE eCommerce, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ExS or FSE eCommerce?
FSE eCommerce, at #1,491 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ExS at #2,063. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ExS a block theme or a classic theme? And FSE eCommerce?
ExS is a classic theme, FSE eCommerce 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.