Handbag Ecommerce Store 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 #756, ahead of Handbag Ecommerce Store at #1,176. Over the last 7 days The8 eCommerce Store slipped 44 places and Handbag Ecommerce Store slipped 221 places. The8 eCommerce Store has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 90+ active installs against 10+ for Handbag Ecommerce Store. Downloads this week: Handbag Ecommerce Store 75 and The8 eCommerce Store 39.
| Metric | Handbag Ecommerce Store | The8 eCommerce Store |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,176 ▼ 221 | #756 ▼ 44 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 75 | 39 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1.3 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #889 | #183 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | 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, Handbag Ecommerce Store or The8 eCommerce Store?
By active installs, The8 eCommerce Store: 90+ sites run it against 10+ for Handbag Ecommerce Store, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Handbag Ecommerce Store or The8 eCommerce Store?
The8 eCommerce Store, at #756 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Handbag Ecommerce Store at #1,176. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Handbag Ecommerce Store a block theme or a classic theme? And The8 eCommerce Store?
Handbag Ecommerce Store 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.