Franchise vs Handbag Ecommerce 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
Handbag Ecommerce Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,317, ahead of Franchise at #7,938. Over the last 7 days Handbag Ecommerce Store slipped 265 places and Franchise slipped 20 places. Franchise has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 60+ active installs against 10+ for Handbag Ecommerce Store. Downloads this week: Handbag Ecommerce Store 75 and Franchise 7.
| Metric | Franchise | Handbag Ecommerce Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,938 ▼ 20 | #1,317 ▼ 265 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 75 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 13, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.0 | 0.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #7,689 | #889 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Sep 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, Franchise or Handbag Ecommerce Store?
By active installs, Franchise: 60+ sites run it against 10+ for Handbag Ecommerce Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Franchise or Handbag Ecommerce Store?
Handbag Ecommerce Store, at #1,317 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Franchise at #7,938. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Franchise a block theme or a classic theme? And Handbag Ecommerce Store?
Franchise is a classic theme, Handbag Ecommerce 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.