FSE Blog vs Shapely
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Shapely leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #173, ahead of FSE Blog at #1,671. Over the last 7 days Shapely climbed 3 places and FSE Blog climbed 56 places. Shapely has the largest install base, roughly 250× the next: 10K+ active installs against 40+ for FSE Blog. Downloads this week: Shapely 639 and FSE Blog 11.
| Metric | FSE Blog | Shapely |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,671 ▲ 56 | #173 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 639 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (67) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 8, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.3.7 |
| Best rank on record | #415 | #170 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2026 | Feb 2017 |
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, FSE Blog or Shapely?
By active installs, Shapely: 10K+ sites run it against 40+ for FSE Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FSE Blog or Shapely?
Shapely, at #173 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FSE Blog at #1,671. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FSE Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Shapely?
FSE Blog is a classic theme, Shapely 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.