Graceful Pixel Blog vs MetroStore
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Graceful Pixel Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #180, ahead of MetroStore at #6,408. Over the last 7 days Graceful Pixel Blog slipped 15 places and MetroStore slipped 39 places. Graceful Pixel Blog has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 500+ active installs against 100+ for MetroStore. Downloads this week: Graceful Pixel Blog 28 and MetroStore 19.
| Metric | Graceful Pixel Blog | MetroStore |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #180 ▼ 15 | #6,408 ▼ 39 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 12, 2026 | Nov 2, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #48 | #6,103 |
| Days in the top 50 | 5 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Mar 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, Graceful Pixel Blog or MetroStore?
By active installs, Graceful Pixel Blog: 500+ sites run it against 100+ for MetroStore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Graceful Pixel Blog or MetroStore?
Graceful Pixel Blog, at #180 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MetroStore at #6,408. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Graceful Pixel Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And MetroStore?
Graceful Pixel Blog is a classic theme, MetroStore 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.