Greenshift vs HomeLancer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Greenshift leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #172, ahead of HomeLancer at #216. Over the last 7 days Greenshift held its place and HomeLancer slipped 7 places. Greenshift has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 4K+ active installs against 1K+ for HomeLancer. Downloads this week: HomeLancer 209 and Greenshift 192.
| Metric | Greenshift | HomeLancer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #172 ▬ | #216 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 192 | 209 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.6.6 | 1.1.13 |
| Best rank on record | #170 | #172 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2023 | Aug 2025 |
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, Greenshift or HomeLancer?
By active installs, Greenshift: 4K+ sites run it against 1K+ for HomeLancer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Greenshift or HomeLancer?
Greenshift, at #172 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with HomeLancer at #216. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Greenshift a block theme or a classic theme? And HomeLancer?
Greenshift is a block theme, HomeLancer is a block 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.