Gossip Blog vs The8 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
The8 eCommerce Store leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #834, ahead of Gossip Blog at #1,515. Over the last 7 days The8 eCommerce Store slipped 78 places and Gossip Blog slipped 16 places. Gossip Blog has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 200+ active installs against 80+ for The8 eCommerce Store. Downloads this week: The8 eCommerce Store 49 and Gossip Blog 8.
| Metric | Gossip Blog | The8 eCommerce Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,515 ▼ 16 | #834 ▼ 78 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 49 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,091 | #183 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | 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, Gossip Blog or The8 eCommerce Store?
By active installs, Gossip Blog: 200+ sites run it against 80+ for The8 eCommerce Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gossip Blog or The8 eCommerce Store?
The8 eCommerce Store, at #834 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Gossip Blog at #1,515. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Gossip Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And The8 eCommerce Store?
Gossip Blog is a classic theme, The8 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.