Green Store vs Kale
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Kale leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #309, ahead of Green Store at #1,916. Over the last 7 days Kale slipped 2 places and Green Store climbed 6 places. Kale has the largest install base, roughly 70× the next: 7K+ active installs against 100+ for Green Store. Downloads this week: Kale 247 and Green Store 18.
| Metric | Green Store | Kale |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,916 ▲ 6 | #309 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 247 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (206) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,423 | #304 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | 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, Green Store or Kale?
By active installs, Kale: 7K+ sites run it against 100+ for Green Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Green Store or Kale?
Kale, at #309 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Green Store at #1,916. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Green Store a block theme or a classic theme? And Kale?
Green Store is a classic theme, Kale 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.