Formula vs ShopVibe
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ShopVibe leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #923, ahead of Formula at #1,995. Over the last 7 days ShopVibe climbed 19 places and Formula climbed 38 places. Formula has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for ShopVibe. Downloads this week: Formula 183 and ShopVibe 20.
| Metric | Formula | ShopVibe |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,995 ▲ 38 | #923 ▲ 19 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 183 | 20 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.6.3 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,884 | #618 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2022 | Apr 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, Formula or ShopVibe?
By active installs, Formula: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for ShopVibe, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Formula or ShopVibe?
ShopVibe, at #923 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Formula at #1,995. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Formula a block theme or a classic theme? And ShopVibe?
Formula is a classic theme, ShopVibe 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.